Texas Mosquito Control Association
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Honoring Excellence in the Field and Encouraging New Directions
The Texas Mosquito Control Association has an ongoing program of Awards and Scholarships involving one award recognizing a significant operational contribution and three scholarships to qualifying university students.
Undergraduate Scholarship
JAMES D. LONG
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
Named in honor of James D. Long, a dedicated member of the Texas Mosquito Control Association and strong supporter of student development, this scholarship is awarded annually to one outstanding undergraduate student. The recipient will spend at least one semester (or summer) during the academic year conducting research on arthropod vectors under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Each project is designed collaboratively between the student and mentor to ensure a meaningful, hands-on experience in both the laboratory and field. Awardees are expected to share their research by presenting at the following year’s TMCA Annual Meeting, and funding will be provided to support their attendance.
Graduate Scholarship
JIMMY K. OLSON
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
This award honors the memory of Dr. Jimmy K. Olson, a long-time TMCA member and ardent supporter of mosquito control. The scholarship is given annually to one graduate student who is conducting research in partnership with an organized mosquito control program. By fostering applied research, the scholarship reflects Dr. Olson’s commitment to advancing the science and practice of mosquito control. Awardees are expected to share their research by presenting at the following year’s TMCA Annual Meeting, and funding will be provided to support their attendance.
Graduate Scholarship
JAMES GUS FOYLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
Established in recognition of James “Gus” Foyle, a charter member of TMCA and enthusiastic advocate for research and education, this scholarship is awarded each year to one graduate student engaged in research with mosquitoes, insects, or vector-borne disease transmission. The scholarship continues Mr. Foyle’s legacy of encouraging scientific discovery that improves mosquito control and public health. Awardees are expected to share their research by presenting at the following year’s TMCA Annual Meeting, and funding will be provided to support their attendance.
Contributions to Mosquito Control
F. W. "BULL"Â SCHMIDT MEMORIAL AWARD
The Texas Mosquito Control Association will present the F. W. "Bull" Schmidt Memorial Award to a qualified individual who has made outstanding contributions of an operational nature to mosquito control. Application is due (90) days prior to that year's annual Spring Workshop.
See also the Student Paper Competition organized by the TMCA Young Professionals and presented at the Annual Fall Meeting in October.
