Molly Ahlgren Undergraduate Scholarship 2010 2011
Alaska Chapter – American Fisheries Society
Application Procedure
The Molly Ahlgren Scholarship was established by the family of Molly Ahlgren and the Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society in 2004 to honor her life and dedication as an Associate Professor of environmental science at Sheldon Jackson College <Molly Ahlgren Undergraduate Scholarship 2010-2011.pdf>.
Honoring her passion for undergraduate education in fisheries and aquatic sciences, this scholarship provides $2,000 annually to a worthy undergraduate student entering their senior year of studies with the intent of earning a baccalaureate degree in fisheries or aquatic science.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be entering their senior year of study at the University of Alaska or Alaska Pacific University in the disciplines of fisheries or aquatic science
- Demonstrate potential for future contributions to a fisheries or aquatic science related profession
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be a member of the American Fisheries Society or in the membership submission process
Applicants will be evaluated on their work and/or educational experiences and interest in the fields of fisheries and aquatic science, interest in professional advancement, and reason(s) for financial need. The award recipient will be introduced at that year’s Alaska Chapter Annual Meeting.
All travel and meeting registration expenses will be paid for by the Alaska Chapter. The award recipient will also be expected to write a brief statement about their experience at the Alaska Chapter meeting to be submitted for publication in the Winter issue of the Alaska Chapter’s newsletter, Oncorhynchus.
APPLICATION CRITERIA AND PROCESS
- Applicants must be a member of the American Fisheries Society or have submitted 2010 membership materials by the time of application. <https://secure.fisheries.org/dotnet/createaccount/DuesCreationMemberRecord.aspx> AFS member number should be placed on application if current member in good standing.
- Applicants must have a major field of study related to fisheries or aquatic science.
- Applicants must be an undergraduate student entering their senior year and be in good standing at the University of Alaska or Alaska Pacific University.
- Applicants must submit an application package that contains each of the following:
- Application form
- A brief description of the student’s degree program and the anticipated date of completion.
- A statement of the applicant’s career goals and reasons for applying for the scholarship.
- A statement of the academic and professional activities and contributions to AFS and what they hope to accomplish in the fisheries science profession.
- A statement of financial need.
- A resume and a copy of their undergraduate transcripts.
- Letters of reference from two people (one must be faculty of your university) who are familiar with the student’s background and abilities.
- Application form
THE APPLICATION PACKAGE SHOULD BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN 18 OCTOBER 2010.
SEND TO:
Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
c/o Lee Ann Gardner
P. O. Box 672302
Chugiak, AK 99567
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