Jeff Cederholm dedicated his career to conservation of salmon and aquatic species and their habitats. Jeff passed away in 2006 leaving a legacy of education, pioneering contributions to scientific literature and periodicals and instilling of 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 raised funds and subsequent contributions to the endowment to create a permanent source of financial support for educational expenses.

 

For 2024, 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 February 18th, 2024.

 

Eligibility: 

Undergraduate applicants must:

• Provide a cover letter, resume, & unofficial transcript
• Be WA-BC Chapter member (can join before award)
• 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

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 February 18th, 2024.