COLORADO UNIVERSITY – THE MARY FRAN MYERS SCHOLARSHIP 2010

The Mary Fran Myers Scholarship recognizes outstanding individuals who share Myers’ commitment to disaster research and practice and have the potential to make a lasting contribution to reducing disaster vulnerability.

At least one scholarship recipient each year will receive financial support allowing them to attend the Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop. Scholarships can cover part or all of transportation, meals, and Workshop registration costs.

Eligibility and Application: Hazards practitioners, students, and researchers with a strong commitment to disaster management and mitigation and who reside in North America or the Caribbean are eligible to enter. Applicants do not need to be citizens of these areas to qualify. Applicants from other world regions will be eligible for the scholarship in 2011. Previous attendees of the Natural Hazards Workshop are not eligible for the 2010 Mary Fran Myers Scholarship. Preference is given to those who can demonstrate financial need.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by March 29, 2010.

Registration: For Online Registration Click http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/awards/myers-scholarship/application.html

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/awards/myers-scholarship/2010mfms_application.pdf

Contact:
Mary Fran Myers Scholarship
Natural Hazards Center
University of Colorado
482 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0482

Email: lori.peek(AT)colorado.edu

Contact Number: (970) 491-6777

Source: http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/awards/myers-scholarship.html