2008 John E. Skinner Memorial Fund Award

The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund was established in memory of John Skinner, former Chapter and Western Division American Fisheries Society President. The fund provides monetary travel awards for deserving graduate students or exceptional undergraduate students to attend the American Fisheries Society (AFS) annual meeting. The 2008 meeting will be held in Ottowa, Canada from August 17 to 22.

Any student who is active in fisheries or related aquatic disciplines is eligible to apply. Awardees are chosen by a committee of the AFS Education Section. Selection is based on academic qualifications, professional service, and reasons for attending the meeting. Travel support (up to $800 per award) will be made available to successful applicants. Award winners will also receive a one year paid membership to the American Fisheries Society.

Award announcement (click on John E. Skinner Memorial Fund Award): http://www.fisheries.org/afs/awards.html   Application form can be found on that page.

Completed applications must be received no later than May 9, 2008 by midnight. Limit all answers to the space provided. Additional material will not be considered in evaluating applicants.

Complete Parts I & II and submit by email (preferred) OR send one hard copy to the address below.