The Wild Fish For All Scholarship supports greater racial and gender diversity in fisheries conservation throughout the Pacific Northwest. The scholarship aims to elevate diverse voices and remove barriers for students committed to protecting wild, native fish, free-flowing rivers, and thriving local communities.
Scholarship Details
- $1,000 per recipient
- Two scholarships are awarded
- Funds may be used for tuition, fees, housing and books
Eligibility Criteria
- Must identify as BIPOC
- Must be passionate about reviving abundant wild fish, free-flowing rivers, and thriving local communities in the Pacific Northwest
- Must be enrolled in a fisheries conservation program or demonstrate an academic focus, project experience, or work experience in fisheries science, conservation or policy
- Must be currently enrolled in a secondary institution located in northern California, Oregon, Washington or Idaho
- High school students are not eligible to apply
Application Process
- Write an approximately 500-word essay (1–2 pages) responding to the question: "Why do wild, native fish matter to you, your homewaters, and your region?"
- In your essay, discuss your research or coursework and how it relates to your career goals, your personal connection to wild, native fish, and your motivation to protect them
- Explain how the survival of wild, native fish contributes to healthy watersheds and communities. Include specific examples from watersheds and communities where you have lived, worked, or conducted research
- Obtain one letter of recommendation from someone in your academic department who knows your ambitions in wild fish conservation and can speak to your commitment to the field and academic success
- Ask your recommender to send the letter separately to the Native Fish Society with the subject line "Wild Fish For All Scholarship Application for [your name]."
- Email your application materials to the Native Fish Society or complete the application online
The Wild Fish For All Scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for BIPOC students to advance their education while contributing to the future of fisheries conservation in the Pacific Northwest. If you are passionate about protecting native fish, restoring rivers, and strengthening the communities that depend on healthy ecosystems, this scholarship can help support your academic and professional goals.
