Scholarship & Grant Opportunities
Kenley Farrell Memorial Grant-in-Aid
2024 Winner
VanBuren/Cass Health Dept.
The Environmental Health Team of the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department submitted a proposal for funding to support the mosquito surveillance program, seeking financial assistance to enhance mosquito surveillance and education efforts, aiming to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Van Buren and Cass County.
The grant will go to an individual(s) whose project/work promotes a better understanding of Michigan’s mosquito population or improvements in operational mosquito control; for example, projects considered for a grant could involve introducing, expanding, enhancing mosquito biological and/or physical controls, or implementing new industry technologies such as data processing and analysis. Winner Receives:
Up to $2,000 Application Due:
December 1, 2024 Sponsored By:
Hatfield Spraying Service Michigan Mosquito Control Association
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William J. Lechel, II Memorial Scholarship
2024 1st Place Winner
Nick Brown
Nick is an undergraduate student at Michigan State University majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife. He plans on going into public health with the hopes of working on and researching zoonotic disease. This passion has largely been found due to working under Dr. Ned Walker. Under his guidance, Dr. Walker graciously helped Nick start his own research project for the scholarship competition.
Students entering this competition will present findings from their research or a synopsis of existing research at the conference. The competition will be extremely valuable in educating students and industry members as well as promoting student involvement in MMCA. Presentations on mosquitoes are preferred, but research in health or pest-related fields, insects, insect control, weather, arthropod-borne disease or science education may also be presented. A total of 15 minutes will be allowed for each presentation.
Winner Receives:
1st $1,000 2nd $500 Application Due:
December 1, 2024 Sponsored By:
Michigan Mosquito Control Association 
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Attendance Opportunity Grant
2024 Grant Winner Nick Brown
To provide a deserving individual with the opportunity to attend the annual MMCA Conference. This grant allows individuals with an active involvement or interest in mosquito control to attend this educational forum who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.
Winner Receives:
Conference Registration 2 Hotel Nights Travel Stipend Application Due:
December 1, 2024 Sponsored By:
Michigan Mosquito Control Association 
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Award Opportunities
George B. Craig, Jr.
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H. Don Newson
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