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2010 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Aquatic Plant Scholarship Announcement

The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society (WAPMS) is pleased to announce the 2010 Barbra H. Mullin Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to support students in the pursuit of a degree in aquatic sciences.

To be eligible, applicants must be 1) currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university in the western United States and 2) engaged in course work or research related to aquatic plant biology, ecology, management, or education. All scholarship applicants will receive a one-year membership to WAPMS and a waiver of registration fees for the meeting in Seattle, Washington March 28-31, 2010.

Applications will be judged by a committee of academic, industry, and agency representatives. To avoid any conflicts of interest, applicants will not be evaluated by individuals with a personal or institutional affiliation with the applicant. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the 2010 WAPMS meeting; however, the recipient need not be present.

Application Procedure:

  1. Applicant must provide a short resume/curriculum vitae, transcripts of college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable), and a statement that describes how scholarship funds will be used, applicable collaborators, and the applicant’s career goals. The statement should be limited to four pages (double spaced).
  2. Provide two letters of support. At least one should be from a college/university faculty member familiar with the applicant’s abilities, interests and career goals. Letters may be emailed.
  3. All application materials should be submitted electronically to the WAPMS Scholarship Program Chair, Dr. Scott Nissen (snissen@lamar.colostate.edu), by February 26, 2010.

WAPMS is a professional and scientific society of western aquatic plant managers and scientists. Members include research scientists, aquatic vegetation managers, agency personnel, and industry interested in all aspects of aquatic plant biology, ecology, and management.