Purpose of the Fund

The Student Education fund (initially established by Don and Judy Mathre) provides support for plant pathology education programs, as well as support for students pursuing a variety of projects and experiences outside of the APS Annual Meeting, to further develop skills and/or to network with other scientists. 

Examples of how scholarship funds may be used, but n​ot limited to:​

• Travel to another meeting such as a commodity meeting (e.g. Tomato Disease Workers Conference, Farm Show) or another society meeting (e.g Agronomy meetings)
• Attend a special course or training (e.g. Post-Harvest Disease Workshop at UC Davis; presentation skills workshop, grant writing workshops, etc)
  
• Travel to another research lab to learn more about a particular topic, lab technique, etc.
  

Donate to the Student ​Education Fund!​ Your contribution will help expand the reach of innovative and important plant pathology education programs.​ ​

Funds Available

​Eligibility

• ​APS membership is required.
• Applicant must be a student who is enrolled in a graduate program or postdoctoral program. 

Application Requirements

Letter of Intent​ that includes the following:

• ​Applicant's name, current university and their major professor's name and contact information. 

• Degree being sought and anticipated graduation date
  

• Area of study

• Intentions for use of scholarship fund
  

• Explanation of how this will help you reach your goals
  

Letter of Recommendation from your advisor or other sponsor explaining the following: