Ignacio, Colo- The Four Corners Chapter of Safari Club International (FCSCI) is pleased to announce that Makayla Cassady, of Bayfield, Colo., is the 2025 FCSCI Sables scholarship award recipient.
“We are so proud to bring this conservation/education award to our community to support young ladies in their journey to pursue their dreams while doing what they love” said Lea Lindsay, FCSCI Sables Committee President.
Cassady is active with the Bayfield High School concert and marching band and in her church as a children’s ministry assistant and youth missionary. Her passion for the outdoors and archery shines bright as she assists in coaching other young shooters and ventures on many hunting trips with her bow in hand.
Cassady will begin her studies at Lindsey Wilson College this fall, aiming to pursue a nursing career. While attending the university, she will immerse herself in academic pursuits and showcase her skills as a member of the school’s archery team. Makayla will be competing in various local and national tournaments throughout the season.
About the Four Corners SCI Sables Committee Scholarship: The Four Corners SCI Sables Scholarship awards $4,000 to a deserving young lady pursuing higher education who embodies a passion for wildlife conservation and education while playing a positive role in hunting. This scholarship supports young women dedicated to furthering conservation education and promoting responsible outdoor stewardship. Recipients are encouraged to continue advocating for wildlife education and conservation efforts in alignment with SCI and the SCI Foundation’s mission.
About Safari Club International Foundation:
SCI Foundation’s mission is to ensure the future of wildlife through conservation, education, and hunting. It supports scientific studies on wildlife conservation, develops sustainable management programs, and highlights the role of hunting in preserving biodiversity. The Foundation also promotes education on conservation and natural resource management while advocating for hunting’s positive impact. Additionally, it assists disabled individuals in experiencing sustainable hunting and leverages hunting resources for humanitarian efforts. SCI Foundation provides charitable donations to like-minded organizations and individuals and engages in tax-exempt activities aligned with its conservation and education goals.
About Safari Club International:
Safari Club International – First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s approximately 200 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States as well as 106 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page http://www.SafariClub.org, or call (520) 620-1220 for more information.
