Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation

Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation is sponsored by Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation. Offers scholarships to tribal members pursuing degrees or certificates in aquaculture, fisheries, natural resource management, or related fields.

Scholarship - Application • Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation Scholarship – Application The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year is closed. For the 2027-2028 academic year, applications MUST be received in full by July 15, 2027. Only in exceptional hardship will this deadline be waived.

At least two letters of recommendation are required before an application is considered complete. In addition to the application and supporting documents, two letters of recommendation (listed below) must be submitted for each applicant. Letters of recommendation must be submitted by the recommender.

Tribal, or First Nations Letter of Recommendation : One of the letters must be from a person who has worked with, supported, or mentored the applicant within a Tribal, First Nation setting (e.g., Tribal or First Nation Council Member, Leader of Tribal or First National Cultural or Resource Affairs, etc.).

Teacher, Counselor, Professor Letter of Recommendation : The other letter of recommendation should come from a teacher, professor, academic counselor, or someone who has worked closely with the applicant and can attest to their academic abilities and past aptitude in learning. Letters of recommendation will NOT be considered if they are from parents, siblings, guardians, or other close relatives.

Applicants should keep in mind the following when asking someone to write a letter of recommendation: the person writing the letter of recommendation should be aware of or familiar with: Your educational and/or career goals, and/or Your extracurricular activities or involvement, and/or Your employment history, and/or Your interest in aquaculture, natural resources, and/or Your commitment to Tribal/First Nation economic well-being.

To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following items via email to: scholarshipapplications@kurtgrinnellscholarship. org A completed application form and completion of the required essays ( download here ). File name must match the format: [last name]_[first name] _application.

pdf A current resume or curriculum vitae. File name must match the format: [last name]_[first name] _resume. pdf An enrollment verification.

This can be a photo of a student ID card if a photo is included on the card, or a transcript confirming current enrollment. For incoming students, a copy of a letter of acceptance from a college, university, community college, or trade or technical institution. File name must match the format: [last name]_[first name] _enrollmentverification.

pdf A copy of high school, undergraduate, and/or graduate transcripts, depending on current enrollment. File name must match the format: [last name]_[first name] _transcripts. pdf Proof of U.S. Tribal or Canada First Nation citizenship or a proof of status.

This can be a photo of a Tribal or First Nation ID card, Indian Status card, or Treaty Indian Card, or a letter on Tribal, Nation, or Corporation letterhead confirming membership or citizenship. File name must match the format: [last name]_[first name] _proofofenrollment. pdf Letter of Recommendation Instructions Recommenders must submit their letter of recommendation via email to: lettersofrecommendation@kurtgrinnellscholarship.

org Your letter of recommendation will be kept confidential. If possible, the recommender’s letter should be printed on the organization’s (e.g. Tribe, First Nation, college, university, high school, etc.) letterhead. In your letter, you must include the applicant’s full name so that we can match your letter to the applicant.

The letter of recommendation should address the following: The specific context (e.g., teacher, professor, counselor, First Nation Council Member, Tribal or First Nation leader) in which you have known the applicant and for how long. Your knowledge of the applicant’s interest in aquaculture and/or natural resources. Your insight or comments on the applicant’s career goals.

The applicant’s strengths and weaknesses Any other information you believe will help evaluate the applicant’s qualifications or help us in evaluating the applicant. When completed, sign the letter of recommendation, and please include your name, title (if any) or area of responsibility as well as a phone number and email. Submit the letter of recommendation in PDF format to: lettersofrecommendation@kurtgrinnellscholarship.

org . File name must match the format: [applicant last name]_[applicant first name]_ LOR_ [recommender last name]_[recommender first name] . pdf Evaluation of Applications and Other Information Please send any questions to: applicationquestions@kurtgrinnellscholarship.

org Completed Application Submissions : Applicants and recommenders will be notified by email of their successful application or recommendation submissions. Selection of Award Recipients : The selection of award recipients and the final award amount is completely within the discretion of the Board of the KGASF or the Selection Committee of the KGASF.

Applications will be evaluated by the KGASF Scholarship Committee, and recipients may be selected based on academic performance, employment history, including but not limited to grades, resumes, letters of recommendation, essay responses, and financial need. The number of awards and the dollar amount of awards are completely within the discretion of the Board of the KGASF.

Timing of Awards : The KGASF may be issued at any time of year depending on when the full application is received. Transfer of Funds : The KGASF generally sends checks or wire directly to the award recipient and should be used for such things as books, computers, software, housing, transportation, food, etc. It is up to each award recipient to responsibly allocate the financial resources received.

Students receiving scholarships are responsible for any local, tribal, state, or federal tax reporting requirements.