The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund was established in memory of John Skinner, former Chapter and Western Division American Fisheries Society president. The fund provides monetary travel awards for deserving graduate students or exceptional undergraduate students to attend the AFS Annual Meeting. Any student who is active in fisheries and related aquatic disciplines is eligible to apply. Recipients are chosen by the AFS Education Section. Selection is based on academic qualifications, professional services and promise, and reasons for wanting to attend the meeting. Travel support not to exceed $500 per award will be made available to successful applicants.