Natural State Fisheries Scholarship

2024-2025

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The Arkansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (ARAFS) is seeking deserving students enrolled in fisheries-related curricula at an accredited Arkansas University as applicants for the 3rd annual “Natural State Fisheries Scholarship”.

A $250 scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate student and a $500 scholarship will be awarded to one graduate student. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of scholarship application (October, 2024) and award (February, 2024). A nomination is not required and more than one student from the same university may apply. Recipients will be notified by January 1st, 2025 with scholarship awards being presented during the 2025 Arkansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society and Wildlife Society Joint Meeting to be held February 26-28, 2025. Scholarship recipients should plan to attend the meeting.

A recipient of each scholarship will be selected by a committee of three, based upon their responses to applicable questions. These questions provide the opportunity for students to describe their collegiate activities, professional activities, and promise of future professional involvement. The committee will score each student and come to a consensus on the best possible applicants.

Application packets must be received by Saturday, November 30th, 2024 11:59PM CST. No exceptions. The application form may can be filled out here. The unofficial transcript should be submitted by email to joseph.kaiser@agfc.ar.gov.

Please direct transcripts and questions to:

Joe Kaiser

(870) 706-7409

joseph.kaiser@agfc.ar.gov