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2009 Wally McClure Scholarship

The Montana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society lost an outstanding member and friend in November of 2003. Wally McClure was an incredible advocate and leader for conservation and wise management of aquatic resources in Montana.

In an effort to continue his legacy and promote educational opportunities for fisheries students in Montana, the MT Chapter AFS established an annual scholarship in his name for undergraduate and graduate fisheries students.

In 2009, two Wally McClure Student Fisheries Scholarships shall be awarded to students pursuing either undergraduate or graduate degrees in aquatic natural resources from a University/College in Montana. Graduate projects should be focused on native fisheries conservation, management, and/or habitat restoration. This document establishes the annual undergraduate and graduate student awards in fisheries and sets forth the conditions under which it shall be dispersed.

2009 Wally McClure Scholarship Application Form

Use the following form to apply for the Wally McClure Fisheries Scholarship to be awarded at the 2009 annual meeting of the Montana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society in Kalispell, Montana:



McClure Scholarship Application Form - Word Document (0.26 MB)

Please complete the application and send 5 copies to:

Darin Watschke
Fishery Biologist
Custer National Forest
1310 Main Street
Billings, MT 59105

or email an electronic copy to: (dwatschke@fs.fed.us)

Completed applications must be received no later than January 10, 2009. Limit answers to the word limit provided. Additional information will not be considered.

For Undergraduates: All undergraduate candidates shall answer question 2 in regard to graduate research interests and research experience.



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McClure Scholarship Info

Purpose: To recognize and promote academic and professional excellence in the field of fisheries science and especially native fish conservation and management, and habitat restoration.

Funding: Funds shall be provided by the Montana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (MCAFS) and administered by members of the Chapters’ Executive Committee.

Amount of award: The award shall equal $500 per scholarship per year and will be presented via check directly to the students.

Date of award: The award will be made at the annual meeting of the MCAFS beginning in February 2009. Please submit applications no later than January 10, 2009 to Darin Watschke (dwatschke@fs.fed.us).

Eligibility: A student recipient must meet the following criteria:

1. Full-time enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in Fish and Wildlife Management with an emphasis in aquatic natural resources at a University/College in Montana.

2. Graduate research projects or research interests (undergraduate candidates) shall focus on the conservation or management of native fish and/or aquatic habitat restoration.

Selection: The student recipient shall be selected by members of the MCAFS Excom and an Ad-Hoc Committee Chair. Criteria for selection include:

1. Demonstrated interest and commitment to native fisheries, especially native fish conservation, management, and aquatic habitat restoration. Interest and commitment will be evaluated primarily by the applicability of the applicant’s research project (graduate candidates), career goals in fisheries science, employment experience, and participation in AFS.

2. Academic merit, including GPA and course selection.

3. Financial need, particularly with regards to how the award stipend will be used to further the conservation needs of Montana native fish.

4.Reference from major professor(s) and/or project advisors.