John E. Skinner Memorial Fund Award Grant

The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund Award supports graduate and exceptional undergraduate students in fisheries to attend the AFS annual meeting, honoring John Skinner's legacy. Awardees, selected based on academic merit and service, receive travel support up to $1000 or virtual conference registration. This initiative promotes diversity and encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups in the fisheries field, fostering an inclusive environment within the American Fisheries Society.

The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund was established in memory of John Skinner, former California-Nevada Chapter and Western Division AFS President. The fund provides monetary travel awards for deserving graduate students or exceptional undergraduate students to attend the AFS annual meeting. Awardees are chosen by a committee of the AFS Education Section. Selection is based on academic qualifications, professional service, and reasons for attending the meeting. Travel support up to US$1000 will be made available to successful applicants. In the event of a student electing to attend virtually, conference registration will be covered. Award winners also receive a one-year paid membership to AFS.

Eligibility

Any student who is active in fisheries or related aquatic disciplines, and has not previously won a full Skinner award, is eligible to apply.