 NSRAA Scholarship Program
NSRAA Awards 2009 Scholarships
Congratulations to recipients of the 2009 NSRAA scholarships!
$2,500 scholarships were awarded to:
Molly Emerson - who will be attending Yale University Calvin Drake - who will be attending University of Montana
Previous recipients:
- 2008 - Raechel Katy Pendell - (Connecticut College)
- 2008 - Teslyn Vissher (school undecided)
- 2007 - Sierra Golden - (Gonzaga University)
- 2007 - Adrienne Wilbur - (Carleton College)
- 2006 - Genny Szmanski - (Northwestern University)
- 2006 - Kyle Knight - (Western Washington University )
- 2005 - Jennifer Vallion - (University of Alaska - Anchorage)
- 2005 - Chelsea Hicks - (Chapman University or Seattle University)
- 2005 - Emily Blair - (Montana State University)
- 2004 - Ryan Gregg (Seattle University School of Law)
- 2004 - Christen Oen (California Maritime Academy)
- 2003 - Kelsea Peterman (Gonzaga University)
- 2003 - Chelsea Young (University of Alaska - Southeast)
- 2002 - Tyler C. Eells (UAS, Juneau)
- 2002 - Maria Melambianakis (Lewis-Clark State College)
- 2001 - Krystyna L. McCay (Southern Oregon University)
- 2001 - Nick G. Eliason (Union College)
Scholarship InformationThe NSRAA board established the scholarship program at their March 2001 meeting.Two $2500 scholarships are available annually. Those eligible to apply are those who hold a current State of Alaska salmon limited entry permit and paid enhancement tax to NSRAA in the year prior to the application, and their children. NSRAA employees and their dependent children are also eligible to apply. At this time the scholarships are non-renewable, but winners can apply again in the future. The scholarship is not limited to students who intend to study fisheries. Application forms may be picked up at (or requested from) the NSRAA office in Sitka. Forms will also be available at the counselor’s office at your local high school. The application period runs from January 1 through April 15. |