HELPING WILDLIFE STUDENTS SOAR HIGHER
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The Rod Davis President's Scholarship
Dr. Rod Davis was the BCTWS’ inaugural President and laid the foundations for the nascent Society. He still provides his guidance as an elder statesmen to our many activities, Through Rod's hard work and many connections, he grew the profile of the Society from nothing into an organization of ca. 200 members, recognized throughout the province of British Columbia. Rod worked for the government of British Columbia in wildlife policy, creating many positive changes for BC’s wildlife through his 40 years of work in fish and wildlife conservation, forest and range practices, land use planning, and environmental protection. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria focused on wildlife conservation and is a Registered Professional Agrologist. This scholarship recognizes Rod and his lifetime of dedication to improving conditions for BC’s wildlife. |
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Value: $1,000
Criteria:
To Apply:
Decisions will be made by September 1st, 2026.
We recommend that if you are successful, you attend the BCTWS conference to receive your award, but this is not required; we can arrange for you to accept via zoom.
Criteria:
- Currently enrolled in graduate studies at a BC University
- Conducting BC-based wildlife research (broadly defined as animals of any kind)
- Wildlife research that is demonstrably policy-relevant is a priority
To Apply:
- Submit your latest unofficial transcript, CV and a 250 to 500-word description of the project.
- Be sure to include how your project and/or studies relates to wildlife policy.
- Please email your application to [email protected] by August 1st, 2026, with the subject line “BCTWS Scholarship Application”.
Decisions will be made by September 1st, 2026.
We recommend that if you are successful, you attend the BCTWS conference to receive your award, but this is not required; we can arrange for you to accept via zoom.
PAST RECIPIENTS
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2026 Winner
Alexandra Dimitriou, M.Sc. student, University of British Columbia. Ali studies the effects of recreation on mammal communities spanning the COVID-19 pandemic and associated changes to human use. |
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2026 Runner-Up
Aidan Brushett, Ph.D. student, University of Victoria. Aidan studies the effects of resource development on boreal mammal community dynamics, from a trophic interactions perspective. |
PHOTO CREDIT: JAMIE CLARKE