Travis Ely Collegiate Angler Memorial Scholarship
Travis Ely, a former member of the Purdue University Bass Fishing Team, passed away in a car accident on October 16, 2023 while returning back to school from a bass fishing tournament.
Travis’ legacy has left a lasting impact on the fishing community. Travis was a dedicated student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology – this, plus his passion for bass fishing made him a standout among his peers.
The Association of Collegiate Anglers and their partners, such as Ranger Boats where Travis was an intern in the summer of 2023, have established the Travis Ely Memorial Scholarship to carry on Travis' memory and will honor an active college angler for his/her impact both on the water and the community.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student angler who exemplifies great success, character, sportsmanship, and work ethic, just like Travis, both on the water and around the community.
To apply, tell us how you display character, sportsmanship, and work ethic in your community and in your fishing.
How do you exemplify character, sportsmanship, and work ethic, both in the water and in your community?
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The application deadline is Feb 17, 2025. Winners will be announced on Mar 17, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 17, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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