The Deborah BanDrosky Scholarship awards are made to students engaged in studies and research as part of a higher education degree related to invertebrate conservation and who intend to continue to work in this field. The Xerces Society is committed to conserving invertebrate species or groups that are known to be in decline, including (but not limited to) native bees, butterflies and moths, fireflies, tiger beetles, freshwater and terrestrial mollusks (including freshwater mussels), and other freshwater dependent aquatic invertebrates. Awards will be given to applications whose proposed research highlights species known to be in need of conservation, is directly relevant to the species’ conservation, and is scientifically rigorous.
Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students; however, please note that all applications will be judged by the same criteria and standards.
In 2027 there will be two awards of $5,000 each as well as two honorable mention awards. The Xerces Society is currently accepting applications for this new award through December 1, 2026. Award winners will be announced by March 31st, 2027.
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Posted: September 22, 2026 · Leave a Comment
Deborah BanDrosky Scholarship (invertebrate conservation)
The Deborah BanDrosky Scholarship awards are made to students engaged in studies and research as part of a higher education degree related to invertebrate conservation and who intend to continue to work in this field. The Xerces Society is committed to conserving invertebrate species or groups that are known to be in decline, including (but not limited to) native bees, butterflies and moths, fireflies, tiger beetles, freshwater and terrestrial mollusks (including freshwater mussels), and other freshwater dependent aquatic invertebrates. Awards will be given to applications whose proposed research highlights species known to be in need of conservation, is directly relevant to the species’ conservation, and is scientifically rigorous.
Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students; however, please note that all applications will be judged by the same criteria and standards.
In 2027 there will be two awards of $5,000 each as well as two honorable mention awards. The Xerces Society is currently accepting applications for this new award through December 1, 2026. Award winners will be announced by March 31st, 2027.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
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