Now in its fourth year, Shimano continues a key
initiative to its ‘Varsity Program’ with a scholarship program to students pursuing
careers in fisheries, conservation, and natural resources management. Complete
information and the downloadable application form can now be found on the
Shimano web site at: Shimano-B.A.S.S. Scholarship Program
Partnering with B.A.S.S. – high
school seniors and both undergrad and graduate students must be a member of the
organization to apply for the scholarships - the key mission behind the program
is to keep the awareness level high in the decline in resource management
professionals who fish among high school and college-age anglers, and advise
them on the career opportunities available at the state, regional, provincial and
federal levels.
Applications
for the Varsity Program scholarships are being accepted through June 15, 2020.
According the Shimano Youth Fishing Coordinator Frank Hyla, “three of our past
scholarship winners are now working with state fishery agencies now that they
have graduated, and not only do we look forward to seeing those ranks rise but
also the impact these young adults can have on fishing and conservation efforts
in their respective states.”
Hyla notes the scholarships are for
studies beginning in fall 2020, with up to ten $1,000 scholarships going to U.S. and Canadian high school seniors, college undergraduate
and graduate students who are members of B.A.S.S., and majoring in biology,
fisheries, wildlife or a natural resource-related fields. Winners will be
notified by July 1, with the award being made directly to the student for use
as needed for tuition, textbooks or living expenses.
For more information on the Shimano Varsity Program contact
Frank Hyla at fhyla@shimano.com.
