Susan B. Martin Scholarship
The Idaho Chapter of the American Fisheries Society and the Martin family are pleased to announce the creation of the Susan B. Martin Memorial Scholarship. Susan B. Martin was the first female President of the Idaho Chapter of the American Fisheries Society and was also was a successful scientist and manager who had a tremendous impact on the management of natural resources. Susan also had a powerful influence on the development of other scientists. This scholarship is intended to continue Susan's legacy of fostering the development of other scientists and is available to Idaho residents that are pursuing graduate studies in aquatic or fisheries science at the college of their choice.
For more information about Susan B. Martin please see A Tribute to Susan B. Martin.
Representatives of the Martin family and the Idaho Chapter Executive Committee present Joseph R. Benjamin with the first annual Susan B. Martin Scholarship at the 2009 Chapter meeting in Boise. Left to right: Jamie Young (Susan’s daughter), Aaron Martin (Susan’s son), Joseph R. Benjamin (Idaho State University graduate student), Don Martin (Susan’s husband), Jim Fredericks (President ICAFS), and Bart Gamett (Past President ICAFS).
Scholarship Application
Click here for 2010 scholarship application.
Contribute to the Scholarship Fund
We invite you to contribute to the Susan B. Scholarship fund and help us continue her legacy of fostering the development of other scientists. The Idaho Chapter of the American Fisheries Society is a 501(c)3 recognized organization and all donations are tax deductible.
You can contribute using one of the following methods:
Donate online:
Mail your contribution to:
Attn: Christine Kozfkay
Idaho Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
1800 Trout Road
Eagle, ID 83616
Please make your check payable to ICAFS and specify that it is for the Susan B. Martin Memorial Scholarship fund.