The Roger Rottmann Memorial Scholarship is the Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society's most prestigious award. Below are the criteria for the award, a memo calling for applications, and links to the application (PDF) form, criteria (PDF) and a letter of recommendation form (PDF).  A letter to solicit funds for the fund is also available.

RECIPIENTS OF THE FLORIDA CHAPTER AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY ROGER ROTTMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

2008

2007

2006

Ivy Baremore and Drew Dutterer, Master's Students, University of Florida

2005

Jeff Grim, Master's student, University of West Florida

Mark Rogers, Ph.D. Candidate, University of  Florida
 

2004

Liz Berens, Master's student, University of Florida

2003

M.S. Winner: The Roger Rottmann Scholarship for a Master's Student this year went to: Tim Bonvechio's (University of Florida). Chuck Cichra, Rottmann Committee Chair, commended him for his outstanding efforts (his resume can be seen online). No award was made this year for a PhD candidate. (Photo to right is President Kathy Tisdel presenting the award to Tim)

2002

M.S. Winners:  Bridget Tiffany, University of West Florida  AND Jodie Rummer, University of West Florida

Ph.D. Winner: Steve Huskey from F.I.T.
Honorable Mention: Julie-Anne Roiyes

M.S. Winner: Kim Tugend
Honorable Mention: Powell Wheeler from U.F.

The recipient of the PhD level Roger Rottmann Scholarship for 200 was Jeff Hill (UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Chuck Cichra advisor). Honorable mention awards were made to Jackie Wilson (UF Department of Zoology, Craig Osenberg advisor) and Jynessa Dutka-Gianelli (FIT Department of Biological Sciences, Grant Gilmore advisor).

The recipient of the MS level scholarship for 2000 was Tom Glancy (UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Chuck Cichra advisor). Honorable mention award was made to Kim Tugend (UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Mike Allen advisor).

CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS OF THE FLORIDA CHAPTER AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY ROGER ROTTMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of the following is to establish a set of criteria for granting the annual Roger Rottmann Memorial Scholarship by the Florida Chapter American Fisheries Society (FAFS). The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is (1) enrolled in an accredited university or college located in Florida, (2) a member of FAFS or has applied to become a member, and (3) majoring in a field of study directly related to freshwater or marine fish biology, fish ecology, fisheries management, or aquatic sciences. In the event that, prior to the awarding of the scholarship, a student withdraws from their university or college, changes to an unapproved field of study (see below), or fails to maintain the necessary grade point average, that student will not be eligible for the award.

FIELDS OF STUDY - To be eligible, the candidate must be majoring in one of the following fields of study or in a related field with a demonstrated concentration or emphasis on the application of their major to the fisheries sciences.

ACADEMIC CRITERIA - To be selected, the candidate must submit transcripts (copies are ok) to indicate that their overall grade point average (GPA) is at least 3.0 (out of 4).

APPLICATION PROCESS - Candidates will complete the required application form and submit transcripts and other appropriate information to the Chair of the FAFS Scholarship Committee by the date established for any given year.

SELECTION PROCESS - The qualification of the applicants will be reviewed by the FAFS Scholarship Committee comprised of five FAFS members, two from academia, two from the general membership, and the immediate past president of the Chapter. The Committee will maintain a balance of freshwater and marine expertise. The award selection will be based on the applicant's potential contribution to the fisheries sciences as demonstrated by past performance and their views or philosophy of the role of fisheries scientists in managing Florida's aquatic resources as expressed in the required essay. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded (one at the Masters level and one at the PhD level). Current members of the Scholarship Committee are not eligible to receive the scholarship.

MEMORANDUM:              

TO:                         All Graduate Students and Faculty Advisors
FROM:                  Dr. Chuck Cichra, Chair - Florida Chapter American Fisheries Society Scholarship Committee
RE:                         Roger Rottmann Memorial Scholarship

The Florida Chapter is pleased to announce the availability of the 11th Annual (2007) Roger Rottmann Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Roger Rottmann, one of the first fisheries biologists ever hired by the State of Florida University System.  Roger conducted fisheries and aquaculture research for more than 20 years at the University of Florida, producing numerous scientific journal and educational publications and videos.  

This scholarship was established to recognize outstanding students enrolled in Florida universities and colleges.  Prior recipients have included: 

1997--Robert Humston, University of Miami RSMAS (PhD)

1998--Dan Willis, University of Florida (MS)

1999--Joel Carlin, University of Florida (PhD) AND Bonnie Whitlock, University of West Florida (MS)

2000--Jeff Hill, University of Florida (PhD) AND Tom Glancy, University of Florida (MS)

2001--Steve Huskey, Florida Institute of Technology (PhD) AND Kim Tugend, University of Florida (MS)

2002--Bridget Tiffany, University of West Florida (MS) AND Jodie Rummer, University of West Florida (MS)

2003–Tim Bonvechio, University of Florida (MS)

2004–Liz Berrens, University of Florida (MS)

2005--Mark Rogers, University of  Florida (PhD) AND Jeff Grim, University of West Florida (MS)

2006--Ivy Baremore and Drew Dutterer, Master's Students, University of Florida
 

Any student, working toward a graduate degree related to the freshwater or marine fisheries sciences, is encouraged to apply.  If qualified candidates apply, two scholarships will be given this year: one at the Masters level and one at the PhD level.

Applications must be received by 16 January 2006.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be notified prior to the Chapter’s Annual Meeting, at which the scholarship will be presented.  For additional information, contact Dr. Chuck Cichra at 352/392-9617 ext 249, e-mail   Fish@ifas.ufl.edu, or check the FAFS web site at http://www.sdafs.org/flafs/.