This highly competitive scholarship awards $1,000 directly to the successful applicant. The award will be made directly to the student and not the student\u2019s educational institution. It may be used for any aspect of graduate education including, but not limited to, tuition, textbooks, equipment, travel or living expenses. It is not intended to replace any funding obligated to the student. The successful applicant will be asked to present their research, in person, to the Reservoir Technical Committee (RTC) at the annual Southern Division American Fisheries Society meeting (Dates and Location varies). The recipient will be recognized and receive their check at the RTC meeting and be recognized during the\u00a0 SDAFS business meeting. Travel funding will be made available, as necessary, to ensure the scholarship winner can attend.<\/p>\n
Selection criteria are based on research, education, professional and civic activities and letter of recommendation from a major professor\/faculty advisor. Research and education activities can be associated with any aspect of reservoir ecosystem management. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose research has nationwide applicability to reservoir sportfish populations, sportfish habitat, or their forage. Professional activities in fishery-related student organizations, AFS Chapters, and similar organizations are desirable. Applicable public services include any voluntary activities but those pertaining to conservation and fishing are most desirable.<\/p>\n
A sub-committee of Reservoir Technical Committee members will review applications and recommend a successful candidate to the Reservoir Technical Committee Chairperson for approval. All application materials must be received by October 15 annually,<\/strong> unless specified otherwise.<\/p>\n Scholarship Application Process:<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Application Deadline: October 15<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n