To recognize an up-and-coming fisheries undergraduate student based on academic and work merit.
Award Details
Amount: $500
- Check provided to student for the purpose of supporting tuition
- Free meeting registration for the next Iowa Chapter Annual Meeting
Eligibility Requirements
- Current membership in the Iowa Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
- College student studying fisheries, aquatic science, or a related field at an educational institution, pursuing their 2- or 4-year degree
- At least one summer of field experience in fisheries, aquaculture, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Current membership in other units of the society (e.g., in a student subunit or the overarching American Fisheries Society [join at www.fisheries.org])
- Active participation in the Iowa Chapter or other units of AFS
- High academic performance
- Attendance at the subsequent Iowa Chapter AFS meeting, where the award will be presented
