Doris participated in the Fishing Has No Boundaries, Hayward event for 20 years and always enjoyed attending, not only for the fishing, but to visit with friends she had met over the years.  She was known for her smile and outgoing personality of always visiting with everyone.  In December of 1985 she had toxic shock syndrome and in January of 1986 had both legs amputated below the knees and most of her fingers.  After 17 weeks in the hospital she always said,” I went in the hospital on a gurney and walked out on new legs.”  She was now on her way to a new lifestyle, but that did not stop her.  She was still able to fish with the help of a sleeve that fit on her left arm to hold her fishing rod and she had enough of her fingers on her right hand to be able to reel the fish in.  In October of 2001 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and from then until her death in November of 2010 she kept her positive attitude. This scholarship is in her honor and what Fishing Has No Boundaries meant to her.
 
Mission
  • Fishing Has No Boundaries®, Inc. (FHNB) is a non-profit 501-c (3) organization whose goal is to open up the great outdoors for people with disabilities through the world of fishing. We believe through education, training, and the use of adaptive angling equipment, everyone is able to share in a dream come true.
 
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
  • Enrolled to attend at least half-time at a state accredited college or technical school
  • Be a legal U.S. resident or be residing in U. S. legally
  • Be a participant or volunteer, or spouse, child or grandchild of a participant or volunteer who participated in one of the Fishing Has No Boundaries events this past year
 
Scholarship Provision
  • $500 scholarship annually
 
Scholarship Application Process
  • Submit a completed application with a cover letter of interest, and complete the essay questions
  • Provide verification of enrollment of least half-time at a state accredited college or technical school  
  • Applicant to provide 3 recommendation letters
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Can apply each year
  • Application packet must be submitted or postmarked by October 15 to be eligible
  • Applications will be reviewed and selection made by the committee
  • Notifications will be mailed to the recipient by November 15
  • Recipient is required to send copy of grades to the National office at end of 1st semester for check to be issued
Selection will be based on
  • Have participated in community volunteer work
  • All applicants must have demonstrated his/her commitment to community service
  • Applications that are not fully complete will not be considered
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