At the Canadian Wildlife Federation, our journey has been about creating awareness, education and action for habitat and wildlife. Along the way, we take pride in recognizing the efforts of individuals who strive to make a difference towards this goal. Learn about the scholarship programs we are proud to support. The Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarships are awarded once per year to post-secondary students in the field of conservation. The fund is administered by the Canadian Wildlife Foundation and is financed entirely by private-sector donations in memory of Orville Erickson, a Canadian conservationist and past CWF president.