TWS Annual Conference Travel Award

Using proceeds from the 2015 Annual Conference held in Winnipeg, the Manitoba Chapter has established an endowment fund to supply a post-secondary student from any Manitoba institution with funds to attend and present at The Wildlife Society Annual Conference.

The purpose is to allow students from Manitoba institutions with an interest in wildlife to present their research, network with other wildlife professionals/students, and encourage long-lasting membership and involvement with The Wildlife Society. The recipient will be expected to make a presentation on their research at a Chapter event in the year following receipt of the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY

TWS Manitoba Chapter provides the Annual Conference Travel award to a student that meets the following criteria: 

• Enrolled full-time at a Manitoba post-secondary academic institution at the time fo submitting their presentation to the conference

• Is a member of The Wildlife Society Manitoba Chapter at the time of application

• Conducting research or has proposed to conduct research on wildlife, fisheries, and/or related habitats

• Applicant agrees to present their original research of the accepted paper or poster at one of the donor's events in the year following the receipt of the scholarship
  
  

application process

In order to be considered for the scholarship, students will be required to submit:

• A completed application form (link below)

• The abstract and proof of acceptance for the material that will be presenting at the Annual Conference

• Proof of registration/attendance at a Manitoban post-secondary institution (for example: a screen shot of course schedule, proof of registration/acceptance, etc.)

Note: In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must be presenting an accepted paper or poster at the conference. Find out more here: https://twsconference.org/

DEADLINE:  on-going

Please email all the above noted requirements to tws.manitoba.chapter@gmail.com