About

The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation (KGASF) provides scholarships to enrolled members of U.S. federally recognized Tribes and members of Metis, Aboriginal groups and First Nations (“First Nations”) recognized by Canada. Our goal is to help Tribal, or First Nations students or prospective students pursue careers in Aquaculture (or fisheries science, natural resource science or management where universities do not offer aquaculture majors) by providing financial assistance for training and education.

In 2022, we awarded three scholarships of U.S. $5000 each.

In 2023, we awarded five scholarships totaling $19,000.

In 2024, we awarded four scholarships totaling $21,000.

In addition, in 2024 the KGASF provided substantial financial support to twenty-five Tribal high schools students and five university students to attend the Pacific Northwest Indigenous Aquaculture Summit held in Sequim Washington at the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center and 7 Cedars Resort.

The number of scholarships and the amount of the awards is completely within the discretion of the KGASF and is largely dependent on our financial condition and the financial need of awardees. Upon request, the KGASF will also help scholarship recipients find internships to further advance their education and training.