Summary:
Tuition support for graduate students focusing on the study of upland game birds or waterfowl biology and management.
Application Deadline Date:
Academic Area:
Wildlife Biology, Zoology, Ecology
Description:
The Donald H. Rusch Memorial Game Bird Research Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Don Rusch and to continue his legacy by contributing to studies of game bird biology. Don was an avid hunter and angler with a keen interest in all aspects of game bird biology and conservation. He advocated the wise use of our wildlife resources, and emphasized the importance of scientific research to improve our understanding of wildlife populations and their conservation. This award was originally intended to continue for 20 years and expire in September 2019. However, the scholarship has been extended and maintained thanks to Chuck Meslow.
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Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship:
Eligibility Requirement - Residency:
Eligibility Requirement - Other:
Applicants must be registered in a master’s degree program (in even numbered years of application deadline) or doctoral degree program (in odd numbered years of application deadline) in wildlife biology, zoology, ecology or a related discipline at a university in North America, support hunting as a sustainable use of wildlife, and be a member of The Wildlife Society.
Awards are based on the applicant’s academic achievements, field experience, involvement in TWS and TWS organization subunits, leadership in education, research and wildlife management, and career interests. Project merit also will be considered and will be weighted to reflect the involvement of the candidate in its development and design.
Research projects must be endorsed by the applicant’s academic supervisor. The award is intended to benefit students who show promise as wildlife educators, researchers, and managers. A special TWS committee will select the award recipient and reserves the right to forego an award selection if no suitable candidates apply.
Specializations:
Ecosystem Management and Conservation
Forestry
Water Resource Science & Management
Eligibility - Citizenship:
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Foreign Nationals
DACA