Dr. Phil Koehler Scholarship
The application period closes on November 30, 2024.
Donor: Jerry Gahlhoff
Award Amount: One (1) award per year totaling $1,000
Dr. Phil Koehler dedicated his career to supporting and developing students in Urban Entomology. This scholarship was established to honor his efforts by providing financial support to students that desire to study and find careers in this wonderful industry.
Scholarship Criteria
- Full-time student in good academic standing who is graduating from high school and entering college or trade school, or who is currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate college student.
- Preference given to applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Currently enrolled in, or plan to pursue, a degree program that benefits urban pest management.
Application Submission Requirements
- Resume or curriculum vita.
- Current unofficial academic transcript.
- A one-page (minimum) essay describing applicant’s professional goals and aspirations and how he/she plans to use their studies to contribute to a field in urban pest management.
- At least one (1) letter of recommendation from the applicant’s teacher or counselor addressing the applicant’s progress in studies, and his or her work ethic.
- Other supporting documents (research papers and proposals, faculty research participation, related industry internship participation, fellowship projects, industry work experience, etc.) can also be submitted.
