Markow Scholarship / Small Grant

The Markow Scholarship, offered by the Wyoming Native Plant Society, supports undergraduate and graduate students conducting research on native plants in Wyoming. Scholarships of up to $1,000 and small grants of up to $500 are available. Preference is given to proposals that generate research data or enhance public understanding. This initiative encourages exploration in various botanical fields, including ecology and mycology, while emphasizing the importance of native flora.

Grants
Towards this end, the Society has promoted research on native plants and habitats in Wyoming through its annual scholarship program.

Eligibility

One to three scholarships in amounts of up to $1000 are awarded each year to undergraduate, or graduate students conducting research in Wyoming.This competition is open to all grad students who conduct research in Wyoming, residents of Wyoming, or members of WYNPS.Projects may address any aspect of: botany including: taxonomy floristicsecologyplant geography range sciencephysiologymycologyProposals must pertain to native plants/vegetation of Wyoming. Up to $1,000 may be covered for a scholarship proposal, and up to $500 for a small grant proposal. Awards defray direct project costs, excluding labor or conferences. Eligible expenses include:Direct costs of travel, meals, and lodging for research or education projects.Supply and service expenses used for the sole purpose of the project(e.g., consumable supplies such as laboratory chemicals, soil and nursery stock, and services such as phone and computer time).