2024 #FindThatLizard Scholarship

We are currently reviewing applications and will send out notifications by mid December.

The 2024 #FindThatLizard Scholarship application is closed!

When Dr. Earyn McGee was pursuing her PhD, she bought a flight to a conference. However, she accidentally booked the wrong dates. By the time she realized her error, the fee to rebook would be $750.

Dr. McGee lamented on how she would miss her talk on X (Twitter at the time). Priya Nanjappa, a fellow herpetologist saw her tweet and offered to cover the cost with no repayment needed.

The only stipulation was that Dr. McGee pay it forward. 

Who can apply:

The 2024 #FindThatLizard Scholarship is open to any woman, girl, or gender non-conforming person interested in pursuing herpetology as a hobby or career. We especially encourage those who identify as Black or a person of color to apply.

Applicants can request up to $1000.

How to apply, please submit a short written essay (500-750 words) or video (3-5 minutes) addressing the following:

1. How you plan to use the funds

2. Your interest in herpetology

3. How receiving this scholarship will help you pursue a career or hobby in herpetology

Examples of what we fund:

1. Conferences: registration, travel, lodging, poster printing

2. Tuition: college, nature summer camps, online courses

3. Research: travel, housing, gear and supplies, data analyzation

We will not fund:

1. Anything related to pets or pet supplies

This scholarship is designed to help open doors for aspiring herpetologists and foster a more inclusive and diverse community. Apply today and take a step towards realizing your passion!