L. Margolis Scholarship Grant

L. Margolis Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Canadian Society of Zoologists
Amount: C $500
Last Updated: July 09, 2025

Summary

The L. Margolis Scholarship, established by the Canadian Society of Zoologists in memory of Dr. Leo Margolis, supports Canadian graduate students in fisheries biology. It aims to promote diversity and inclusion within the field, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates must be enrolled in a Canadian university's graduate program at the time of application. This prestigious award may not be granted annually, ensuring it is awarded to deserving candidates who meet the criteria.

Overview

Zoological Education Trust: L. Margolis Scholarship The Canadian Society of Zoologists is a diverse and inclusive scientific society that welcomes members of any gender, race, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. The society aims to reflect this diversity at all levels, ranging from participation at meetings, to representation on council and committees, to the recipients of its awards. The Canadian Society of Zoologists is proud to promote and support equality for all members interested in zoology. The Canadian Society of Zoologists is a professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of education and research in zoology at the provincial, federal and international level. The L. Margolis Scholarship has been established as a memorial to Dr. Leo Margolis, an internationally preeminent parasitologist and a staunch supporter of the Canadian Society of Zoologists since its inception in 1961. The competition for the scholarship is open to any Canadian who is registered in a graduate studies program at a Canadian university at the time the scholarship is taken up and whose research is in the field of fisheries biology.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The competition for the scholarship is open to Canadian graduate students studying at Canadian Universities.The applicant's research should be in the field of fisheries biology.Maximum of one per year.The award need not be made every year.