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2026 AREA SCHOLARSHIP Program

Each biennium, the Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) provides a limited number of scholarships for individuals with financial needs to attend the AREA national conference. The final selection is determined by the AREA Awards Committee. This year, AREA will select one graduate student and two AREA members to receive scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be reimbursed for costs after the conference and will cover costs (up to $750) associated with attendance (travel, lodging, meals, incidentals, etc.) AREA will not reimburse scholarship recipients for any travel-related cancellations. Recipients will assist with conference duties (registration table, social media, etc.)




Please click the following link to apply for a Conference Scholarship:



About us

The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) was established in response to a growing national need for a cohesive voice and a more fluid, organized approach to regional, state, and local aquatic concerns. Members participate in a national effort toward education, conservation, legislation, science, research, and similar functions related to aquatics and aquatic programs. Members have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. 

AREA members participate in a national effort toward angler and aquatic education, angler R3, outreach, resource conservation, research, program evaluation, and similar functions related to aquatic education and angler R3 programs. AREA members can participate in the national biennial conference and regional meetings / updates.

Become a member

By joining AREA, you have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. You will have opportunities to participate in conferences and seminars and enjoy daily dialogue with aquatic scientists and leaders from all walks of life.  AREA members share professional experience; and members are able to get in on the ground floor of innovations in aquatic and angler education and angler R3.
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