Academic Scholarship for BIPOC in Fisheries Conservation

The Native Fish Society believes that supporting diverse voices builds a groundswell for the revival of abundant wild fish in the Pacific Northwest. To elevate these diverse voices and breakdown barriers to racial and gender diversity in fisheries conservation, we created the Wild Fish For All scholarship. In 2022, we are excited to be joined by the Tualatin Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited in this endeavor. Through their generous support, we will be offering two Wild Fish For All Scholarships in 2022.

• Identify as BIPOC; BIPOC women strongly encouraged to apply

• Passionate about reviving abundant wild fish, free-flowing rivers, and thriving local communities in the Pacific Northwest

• Enrolled in a fisheries conservation program or demonstrable academic focus or project/work experience on fisheries science, conservation, or policy.

  • If you're not sure you qualify, please contact us at info@nativefishsociety.org

• freshman
• sophomore
• junior
• senior
• graduate

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

• How to Apply:

  • Send a 500-word essay on the following question: Why do wild, native fish matter to you, your homewaters, and your region?

    • Don’t worry about the exact word count; just aim for around 500 words.

  • Include one letter of recommendation from a person in your department

  • Email these items to info@nativefishsociety.org with the subject “Wild Fish For All Scholarship Application”

Native Fish Society

813 7th St., Suite 200A
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-344-4218
info@nativefishsociety.org