Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.
Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.
Preserving Florida's Aquatic Heritage
Preserving Florida's Aquatic Heritage
FAPMS Scholarship and Research Foundation Inc.
The FAPMS Scholarship Foundation was established by the Board of Directors of the Society and is administered by the Board of Directors of the FAPMS Scholarship and Research Foundation, Inc. Since 1986 the foundation has provided over $25,000 in scholarships.
Please send any donations to: Don Doggett
Lee County Hyacinth Control District, P.O. Box 60005, Ft. Myers, FL 33906
William L. Maier Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The award of the William L. Maier Jr. Memorial Scholarship will be made to a junior, senior, post
bachelor or graduate student who is (1) enrolled in an accredited university or college located in
Florida, (2) a U.S. citizen, and (3) majoring in a field of study directly related to the management of
freshwater, aquatic vegetation for the ecological benefit of aquatic or freshwater environments. In
the event a receipt withdraws from the university or college, changes to a non-eligible field of study
(see below), or fails to maintain the necessary grade point average, that student will not be eligible
for additional support under the provisions of this program.
FIELDS OF STUDY – To be eligible, the student must be majoring in one of the following fields of study with a demonstrated concentration or emphasis on the application of their major to the management of freshwater aquatic ecosystems as related to aquatic macrophytes.
AgronomyBotanyAgricultural EngineeringChemistryEntomology FisheriesLimnology Natural Resource EconomicsNematology Plant PathologyResource ConservationWildlife Ecology/ManagementACADEMIC CRITERIA – To be selected, the candidate must submit a transcript to indicate that their overall grade point average is at least 3.0 (out of 4.0) for graduate students and 3.0 (out of 4.0) for their last academic semester for undergraduates.
APPLICATION PROCESS – Candidates will complete the required application form and submit it to the Foundation Secretary/Treasurer by the deadline date established for any given year.
SELECTION PROCESS – The submitted applications will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors who will serve as the Selection Committee. The award selection will be based on each applicant’s potential contribution to the science of aquatic plant management as demonstrated by past academic performance and his or her views and philosophy of aquatic plant management as expressed in the required essay. The Board will determine the number and size of the award in the event of more than one qualified applicant in a given year.
About W.L. Maier, Jr
Charter Member of Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society
FAPMS President, 1982
FAPMS Board of Director,1978-1980
First Editor of Aquatics Magazine,
Conceived & developed the official publication
of the Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society
Paul C. Myers Applicator Dependent Scholarship
Paul C. Myers Applicator Dependent Scholarship-Provides up to $1500 to deserving dependents of FAPMS members. The scholarship is based on:
1.The applicant’s parent or guardian having been a FAPMS member in good standing for at least three
The applicant’s parent or guardian having been a FAPMS member in good standing for at least three consecutive years.
2.Financial need. Will be determined based on need and the expected family contribution amount indicated
Financial need. Will be determined based on need and the expected family contribution amount indicated on the processing results of a Student Aid Report (OMB No. 1845-0008). This report is available by
completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid Federal Form.
3.The applicant being a high school senior entering college the next academic year, attending junior college,
The applicant being a high school senior entering college the next academic year, attending junior college, or being a college undergraduate.
4.An evaluation of the quality of the application and required essay by the the scholarship selection
An evaluation of the quality of the application and required essay by the the scholarship selection committee composed of three FAPMS members and four FAPMS Scholarship and Research
Foundation members.
5.Submission of a completed application by June 1, 2008.
Submission of a completed application by June 1, 2008.About Paul C. Myers
FAPMS President, 1984
Editor Aquatics Magazine
Leader and Innovator in Aquatic Plant Management
Founded Applied Aquatic Management, Inc. in 1981
