Idaho State Council of Trout Unlimited Graduate Scholarship Fund

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Idaho Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  3. Must be accepted at an accredited Idaho university.
  4. Must be currently enrolled or selected to matriculate as a graduate student pursuing an advanced degree.
  5. Preference given to students with a permanent address in the state of Idaho (but shall not preclude well founded out-of-state applicants).
  6. Preference given to students pursuing a research project that involves native or endemic coldwater fish or a related field and those pursuing a research project that will have a positive effect on species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act or are state sensitive listed or proposed species. Results of the student's research should have application beyond a specific local area. Application of research findings should be state-, region-, or species-wide.
  7. Must be a full-time student.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is awarded to graduate students who are members of an Idaho Chapter of Trout Unlimited and are pursuing research at Idaho universities, preferably that involves native or endemic coldwater fish or a related field. Preference is given to Idaho residents; applicants must have a strong record of academic achievement and leadership.

Application requirements for the Idaho State Council of Trout Unlimited Graduate Scholarship Fund are:

  • Application form
  • Essays (6)
  • Transcript
  • Research abstract
Additional Information: Applicants must be members of an Idaho Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Membership information is available online at www.tu.org/get-involved/joining-trout-unlimited. Applicants must also have a strong record of academic achievement and leadership.

Award Amount: The award amount varies annually. Award are non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,600.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 15

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 15

Applications are available on the Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) website. Please note: The student may apply for all scholarships for which he/she is qualified; however, a separate application and supplemental materials must be submitted for each scholarship. In addition to a completed application, the student must submit the following materials: five one-page essays addressing the topics listed on the application; a copy of his/her most recent unofficial/uncertified college transcript; an abstract of his/her research project that describes objectives, study design, expected results, and potential application of research results; and a short essay (maximum of two typed, double-spaced pages) discussing the nature of his/her graduate work and its application to his/her professional career goals, and how this scholarship would help to achieve those goals. Applications must be emailed to the address provided by the deadline date.
About Idaho Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Lisa Bearg, Scholarship Coordinator
Address: 210 W. State St. Boise, Idaho 83702
Email: lisa@idahocf.org , lisa@idahocf.org

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