Geoffrey Schneider
Travel Scholarship

Travel Scholarships Available

The Geoffrey Schneider Travel Scholarship was established in honor of an ACI member who passed away after a battle with kidney cancer in July 2006. Schneider was the Southern Region Conservation Education Supervisor for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. He was widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to inform and educate people about Nevada's wildlife and natural resources.

Schneider understood the value of face-to-face discussions about common problems and new opportunities. He knew that people in the conservation communication field could become more effective by interacting with their colleagues. For those reasons, he, as much as anyone, believed in ACI's annual conference.

The goal of the scholarship fund is to enable more individuals to attend ACI conferences. There are 20 scholarships available for the 2011 conference in Ohio. The scholarship covers the registration fee and up to four nights lodging at the conference hotel. Scholarships are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To apply for a scholarship you must be employed by an ACI member agency/organization or potential agency/organization (see the ACI Directory Page at www.aci-net.org for a list). Applications must be submitted online. The application period begins on April 1, 2011, and ends at 11 p.m. (MT) on June 15, 2011. Applicants will be notified of their results by e-mail on June 16, 2011.

All applications must be submitted online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ACI_Scholarship_App

If you have questions regarding the travel scholarship contact Robin Thomas at robinthomas@utah.gov