Established with a donation from Mary Gessner, the scholarship honors the memory of her husband Bernard “Bud” Griswold, a fisheries scientist, researcher, teacher, and former board member of Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.

You can contribute to this scholarship by visiting the fund donation page.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current college student enrolled in a degree program in fisheries, aquatic sciences, natural resource management, environmental sciences, or related fields
  • Preference will be given to students pursuing graduate degrees
  • Proven record of community service throughout previous years of study
  • Completed application and essay

Scholarship Award

2025 – $500

Application

March 16, 2025