The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC awards up to four scholarship grants annually, each with a value of up to $1,500. These scholarships are available to students enrolled in a fish culture or fisheries management program within a recognized post-secondary educational institution in British Columbia. To be eligible, applicants must have completed at least their first year of postsecondary studies and plan to continue as a student, with the intent of establishing a career in BC in one of the following fields: fish culture; recreational fisheries management; fisheries enhancement, conservation and/or research. Funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term upon proof of full time enrollment. Previous recipients are not eligible to reapply.
Interested applicants may submit either a short essay or an audio visual presentation that outlines your career aspirations and how your past experience, interests and chosen educational program will benefit BC’s freshwater recreational fisheries upon your graduation. Also outline an environmental issue in BC that’s important to you and the reason why. An essay submission must be between 750-1000 words or an audio visual presentation between five and ten minutes.
Your application must also include a copy of your recent transcript, your resumé, the names and contact information of three references, including at least one academic and/or faculty member reference. In addition you must provide permission to publish your photo and information in the media, our newsletter, and on social media sites if you receive an award.
Seasonal employment opportunities may be available with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (typically posted in January), and scholarship recipients are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Applications are typically accepted between mid-March and May 31. Please visit this site to see if applications are being accepted. Any questions may be directed to jobs@gofishbc.com.
Funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term upon proof of full-time enrollment.
Human Resources Department
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
101 - 80 Regatta Landing
Victoria BC V9A 7S2
Phone: 250-414-4200; toll free: 1-888-601-4200
Email: jobs@gofishbc.com