J. Frances Allen Scholarship Award Grant

J. Frances Allen Scholarship Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Fisheries Society
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Summary

The J. Frances Allen Scholarship Award, established by the American Fisheries Society in 1986, supports female PhD students conducting aquatic research. The awardee receives a $2,500 scholarship with no restrictions on fund usage. Eligible applicants must be current AFS members and typically those who have completed preliminary exams are preferred. This initiative aims to encourage women's involvement in fisheries science, a field historically underrepresented by women.

Overview

The J Frances Allen Scholarship was established in 1986 to honor Allen, who pioneered women’s involvement in the AFS and in the field of fisheries. The scholarship fund was established with the intent of encouraging women to become fisheries professionals.  The award recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship and there are no restrictions on the use of the funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The qualified applicant must be a female PhD student who is a current AFS member.The applicant must be conducting aquatic research in line with AFS objectives, which include “all branches of fisheries science, including but not limited to aquatic biology, engineering, fish culture, limnology, oceanography, and sociology”.Typically, students who have completed their preliminary exams are most competitive for this award. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.