2025 Cederholm Scholarships Available
Jeff Cederholm dedicated his career to conservation of salmon, aquatic species and aquatic habitats. Jeff passed away in 2006 leaving a legacy of education. He has pioneered his contributions to scientific literature and periodicals, instilling passion for wild salmon conservation in many people for decades. After a successful American Fisheries Society Meeting hosted by the WA-BC Chapter in Seattle 2011, the Chapter resolved in 2013 to apply funds and subsequent contributions to the endowment to create a
permanent source of financial support for educational expenses for students.
For 2025, the Cederholm Scholarship Endowment Fund plans to award two scholarships: one $1,500 award to an undergraduate student (pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree); and one $3,000 award to a student pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree. Completed applications are due Friday December10th, 2024. Winners will be announced December 20th, 2024.
Eligibility:
Undergraduate applicants must:
- Provide a cover letter, resume, & unofficial transcript
- Be a current WA-BC Chapter member
- Attend the annual chapter meeting to accept the award (ideally the year of scholarship award but may be delayed to the following year)
- Provide a short writeup of research/meeting experience for Chapter Newsletter and social media
Graduate (MS and PhD) applicants must:
- Provide a cover letter, resume, & unofficial transcript
- Provide one letter of recommendation
- Be a current WA-BC Chapter member
- Attend the annual chapter meeting to accept award & present a talk or poster (ideally the year of scholarship award but may be delayed to the following year)
- Provide a short writeup of research/meeting experience for Chapter Newsletter and social media
- (Optional but encouraged) represent WA-BC and present talk or poster at the Western Division Meeting if selected for this honor
To apply, complete this form and be prepared to submit the following:
- 1-page cover letter describing why you deserve this award
- a resume
- current unofficial transcript
- a letter of recommendation from a major professor, advisor, or colleague
Completed applications are due December 10th, 2024.