Awarded jointly by the
Departments of Botany and Zoology & Physiology
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO zprequest@uwyo.edu
Preferred format: a single pdf (.doc format also acceptable)
Title format:
LastName_Initials_Scholarship.pdf or LastName_Initials_Scholarship.doc
N.B. Applications not thus titled may be rejected
READ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY
IF YOU RECEIVE AN AWARD, YOU WILL NEED TO
WRITE A THANK YOU LETTER IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR AWARD
Deadline: 5 p.m. MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2015
ELIGIBILITY : Available to women graduate students enrolled in Botany or Zoology & Physiology.
Applicant must have a research focus on conservation biology, ecology, and/or ecology education. Not intended to fund graduate study in the College of Education. The fellowship will fund studies related to
1) conservation biology and ecology and 2) education to bring the science of ecology to the public. The fellowship can be used for travel and per diem expenses for extended study, but is not to be used to attend a conference where a presentation by the student will NOT be made. Applications that propose to integrate science with educational outreach are especially encouraged.
Name: _________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________ W#: _________________________
Hometown: ______________________ Adviser: ____________________________________
Academic Major at UW (or area of specialty): _______________________________________
Names of three references: ________________________________________________________
Within this document, include a letter describing your scholarly achievements, professional interests and ambitions and how the scholarship will accomplish your goals.
Electronic signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________
By submitting this application you signify that you give your consent to have your grades, transcript(s) and /or financial information released when this information is required for scholarships, and for your name to be released as the recipient of any scholarship you are awarded. You will also be expected to write a letter of thanks for the support.