The Walleye Technical Committee is now seeking applications for our
annual student travel grant: the Sander Award
Purpose: To financially assist a student conducting research of interest to the Walleye Technical Committee (WTC).
Description: A travel grant of $200 from the WTC of the North Central Division of the American Fisheries Society
for a student to attend the Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference.
for a student to attend the Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference.
Eligibility Criteria: The recipient of this award must be a student who is currently enrolled in a college or
university for a degree program. Preference will be given to those involved in research of interest to the WTC.
university for a degree program. Preference will be given to those involved in research of interest to the WTC.
Documentation required: An application letter that includes: student’s name, address, telephone number,
educational institution, department, degree level, a short description of current research, reasons for
attending the meeting (paper or poster presentation, pertinent paper session, sub-unit business and/or technical
meetings), and reasons why financial assistance is needed.
educational institution, department, degree level, a short description of current research, reasons for
attending the meeting (paper or poster presentation, pertinent paper session, sub-unit business and/or technical
meetings), and reasons why financial assistance is needed.
Selection Criteria: The Operations Subcommittee of the WTC will evaluate applicants based on the following
criteria:
criteria:
a. AFS involvement (reasons for attending the meeting).
b. Relevance of research to the goals of the WTC.
Frequency of Award: The WTC will select one recipient each year.
Deadline: The deadline for receipt of completed applications by the Chair of the WTC is November 1st, 2019.