Commission scholarship and fellowship awards
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2008 Great Lakes Commission - Sea Grant Fellowship
The Great Lakes Commission-Sea Grant Fellow works with members of the Great Lakes' science, policy and information/education communities to advance the environmental quality and sustainable economic development goals of the Great Lakes states. In so doing, the fellow contributes to and benefits from research coordination and policy analysis activities.

Past Recipients
2007: Nick Schroeck
2006: Erika Jensen
2005: Lisa Butch
2005: Elaine Sterrett Isely
2004: Ted Lawrence
2003: Jon Dettling
2002: Thomas Jabusch
2001: Elizabeth Johnson
2000: Lisa Koch

2008 Carol A. Ratza Memorial Scholarship
The Great Lakes Commission invites students to apply for a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship. This annual award is in memory of Carol A. Ratza, a veteran employee of the Great Lakes Commission and founder of the Great Lakes Information Network. Applicants should have a career interest in electronic communications technologies and their application to Great Lakes protection and restoration.

Past Recipients
2007: Laura Valdmanis, Hobart and William Smith College
2006: Karly Pence, Michigan State University
2005: Dakota Cousineau, Bedford High School
2004: Barbara Barrett Lucas, University of Michigan
2003: Kevin Bennardo, Miami University of Ohio
2002: Amber Miller, University of Dayton (Ohio)
2001: Kevin Yam, York University at Toronto
2000: Ivona Lerman, Michigan State University
1999: Karyla Trester, University of Illinois at Springfield
1998: Jill Hallden, Michigan State University