The Las Huellas Team

For many students, getting financial aid is essential for accessing a college education, and scholarships are a key part of that process. Scholarship money can offset the cost of a higher education, but how do they work? If you’re considering college or graduate school, you need to start thinking about how scholarships work. Keep reading

More than $100 billion is distributed through private and government scholarships every year. With so much money changing hands, it’s not surprising that scammers have taken hold in the space. Students seeking financial aid need to be aware of fake scholarships to avoid the serious consequences of these types of scams. When you apply to

From the federal government to corporate sponsors, there are a wide range of grant opportunities available for those in the conservation space. However, finding and accessing those grant opportunities isn’t always easy. If you’re seeking available grants in Texas for your conservation project, keep reading to learn more about types of grants and how to

For college-bound students and those going to graduate school, one of the key concerns you’ll need to handle is financing your education. There is a wealth of financial aid available to support students, but how can you find a scholarship that you qualify for? Keep reading to learn more about the types of scholarships, which

This June, Las Huellas was proud to sponsor a summer camp in the Rio Grande Valley at Big Bend Ranch, helping foster a connection with nature for children in our community. We hope that every camper had an awesome time during Las Huellas week at Big Bend Ranch, and we want to recognize the Big

Pursuing further education is often costly. That’s why countless organizations across the globe offer scholarships to help students pay for education programs. However, just because there are a lot of scholarships out there doesn’t mean they’re all easy to access. One of the biggest challenges of applying for a scholarship is writing an essay. If

Natural resource conservation is an integral part of humanity’s responsibility to the earth, our own continued survival, and the survival of our ways of life. Education is the key to our continued commitment to conservation, with conservation science scholarships helping to create future conservation leaders in the next generation. Whether you’re a graduating high school

From Texas Water Development Board grants for state and local governments to USDA grants for coastal wetland restoration projects, funding for conservation efforts in Texas comes in a range of forms. If you have a conservation project in South Texas, you should learn about your best options for getting the financing you need. For most,

Have you ever heard a loud “cha-cha-lac!” sound echoing through the trees in South Texas? That noise might be coming from one of the most unusual game birds in America: the plain chachalaca. Also known as the Mexican tree pheasant, plain chachalacas spend most of their time high up in the branches and, in Texas,

The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about ways we can make a difference, both in our lives and in the world around us. This year, why not make New Year’s resolutions to help the planet? With a few simple at-home conservation tips, you can protect nature, support wildlife, and