Indiana Lakes Management Society
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The mission of ILMS is to promote and encourage the understanding and comprehensive management of lakes and reservoirs and their watershed ecosystems. ILMS offers several scholarships that help to accomplish that mission.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPThe Indiana Lakes Management Society (ILMS) is pleased to announce that financial assistance is available through the ILMS Scholarship Donation and Silent Auction Fund to help meet the college tuition needs of two applicants for the academic year. Applications are accepted in the summer and the $500 scholarships are awarded in November. Students will also be granted an ILMS membership and registration fee, travel and lodging stipend for the ILMS Annual Conference. For more information about the conference, visit the ILMS Annual Conference page. Who is eligible?
How to apply: Fill out the application and upload your resume and brief letter of interest containing at a minimum the following:
Where to apply: Applications are currently closed. Applications are typically due in October and are evaluated based on the letter of interest and GPA. Scholarship Funds will be distributed in time to meet tuition needs for the spring semester. Students will also be granted an ILMS membership and registration fee, travel, and lodging stipend for the next ILMS Annual Conference (typically held in March). INDIANA WATERSHED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPThe Indiana Lakes Management Society will offer up to two full scholarships to attend the Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy which is held annually during the spring semester. The academy is a great opportunity for participants to:
ILMS is committed to helping lake associations, watershed groups and watershed professionals attend IWLA because we recognize the value of the network and the education needed by volunteers and professionals alike. Learn more about the Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy here. Who is eligible?
Where to apply: Applications are currently closed. Applications are typically due in early October with scholarships awarded in late October. LAKE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPThe Indiana Lakes Management Society provides funds for need-based scholarships to assist in building the capacity of our state’s lake leaders. These scholarships reduce the cost of attending the Indiana Lakes Management Society Annual Conference where participants learn about protecting our valuable water resources and network with other ILMS members. Scholarships are awarded each year to staff, board members, and active volunteers of lake organizations or watershed groups who hold a leadership role. Preference will be given to applicants who:
Applications are now open for the 2025 conference - learn more and apply here. Recipients will receive complimentary registration to attend the ILMS Conference, travel fees (up to a certain amount), and a complimentary one-year ILMS membership. Scholarships are not transferable. Applicants must commit to attending the entire conference and paying for their own costs above and beyond what is covered by the scholarship. |