The Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology

Started by long-time KHS member and supporter Eva Gann, this award honors her father’s legacy of recognizing and supporting women in STEM.

Nominations for the scholarship ($300.00) are open to any AFAB or female-presenting KHS member enrolled in an accredited educational institution. The scholarship is awarded based on the potential for contributing to the science of herpetology and on being a role model for the future of women in STEM. Students from high school through university are eligible. Self-nomination is encouraged. If self-nominated, a letter of reference from an academician is required. Nominations should include typewritten details of the nominee’s qualifications, plus the name and address of the nominee and nominator.

Nominations should include, but are not limited to, academic records, herpetological activities, and plans in herpetology. Academic records should address schools attended and indicate academic performance (e.g., grade point average, teacher evaluations, courses completed, etc.). Herpetological activities should include a brief narrative that details experiences and activities that demonstrate a long-term interest in herpetology and document accomplishments in herpetological study. Plans in herpetology should include a statement, not to exceed one page, written by the student about his/her future interests and plans. Applicants may include an optional appendix with photographs, awards, newspaper articles, reports written by the student, or other documents relevant to herpetological activities.

Applications should be emailed to KHS Awards Committee Chair Dan Fogell at dfogell@ southeast.edu by Nov 1st.