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Letters of recommendation due Jan 7
Student Scholarship (ORAFS) is sponsored by Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (ORAFS). The ORAFS Student Scholarship is designed to advance fisheries science and support future fisheries professionals in Oregon. It is open to students enrolled or accepted into a college degree program in Oregon, with a degree relevant to fisheries or aquatic sciences.
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ORAFS Student Scholarship – Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society ORAFS Student Scholarship Application Deadline: December 31 Letters of Recommendation Deadline: January 7 The Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society recognizes stellar student academic performance with four scholarships: one each for associate, bachelor, master’s, and doctoral students.
The goal of these scholarships is to further the objectives of AFS by rewarding and promoting the education and development of future fisheries professionals. Each of these scholarships is awarded at the discretion of the ORAFS Scholarship and Executive Committees.
Each scholarship award will consist of a check for $2,000, an award certificate, professional recognition at the Annual Meeting and in Fisheries and the Piscatorial Press, and the usual student perks of reduced registration and opportunity for group lodging at the Annual Meeting. Scholarships will be formally awarded at the upcoming OR AFS Annual Meeting, which recipients are expected to attend.
Applicant must be enrolled in or have been accepted for admission into a degree program within the state of Oregon Applicant must be a current member of ORAFS, but may join at the time of scholarship application (follow the link here and be sure to specify that you are in the Oregon Chapter) Applicant’s major field of study must be relevant to fisheries or aquatic science Applicant must never have been awarded this scholarship We strongly encourage recipients to attend the upcoming annual meeting to receive the award (scholarship funds can be used to defray meeting costs and future AFS membership fees).
The recipient will be honored at an awards lunch and get their photo taken with the president of ORAFS. We request that the recipients provide a 1-page “Fishery Feature” to the Piscatorial Press relating to your use of scholarship funds and/or fishery experiences during the scholarship year.
A 1-page cover letter describing how your academic and professional development has and/or will contribute to the AFS objectives of: Advancing the conservation, development, and appropriate use of fisheries resources; Promoting the development and advancement of fisheries science; Gathering, interpreting, and disseminating scientific and technical information about fisheries; and Encouraging the teaching of fisheries science in colleges and universities You are encouraged to include undergraduate and graduate experience or research, along with volunteer and work experience to demonstrate the relevance of your professional development to the objectives of AFS.
Essays may also describe any grants, honors, or awards you have earned; or the influence of a class project or how you think your future contribution to fisheries science issues will promote the objectives of AFS. Essays will be judged based on the ability to communicate your ideas in writing and how well your goals and experience align with the objectives of AFS.
Copies of official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended in the previous two years (photocopies of official transcripts will be accepted). One letter of recommendation from mentor, or another professional, who must be an AFS member. The letters should address the potential of the applicant to be a productive member of AFS and to contribute to fisheries science.
It is the applicants responsibility to contact references and ensure that their recommendation letters are sent to scholarships@orafs. org by the deadline . Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Current Degree Program Type * --- Select Choice --- Associate's Bachelor's Master's PhD Anticipated Graduation Year * Have you ever won this scholarship before?
* You are only allowed to receive this scholarship once Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload A 1-page cover letter describing how your academic and professional development has and/or will contribute to the AFS objectives of: Advancing the conservation, development, and appropriate use of fisheries resources; Promoting the development and advancement of fisheries science; Gathering, interpreting, and disseminating scientific and technical information about fisheries; and Encouraging the teaching of fisheries science in colleges and universities Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.
Copies of official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended in the previous two years (photocopies of official transcripts will be accepted). I have contacted a reference, who is an AFS member, for a letter of recommendation. It is my responsibility to ensure that their letter is sent to scholarships@orafs.
org with the subject line "ORAFS Student Scholarship LOR for [your name]" by January 7. *
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One-page cover letter on academic and professional development supporting AFS objectives
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students in Oregon degree programs in fisheries/aquatic science; AFS member; not prior winner. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Student Scholarship (ORAFS) are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Student Scholarship (ORAFS) is funded by Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (ORAFS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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