The Honored Student Award encourages and recognizes graduate students doing research in one of the areas represented by AOCS Divisions. Up to a US $500 travel allowance will be given to U.S. and Canada residents, or up to a US $1,000 travel allowance for recipients residing outside of those countries. Applicants must be current graduate students who have not begun a career in their chosen field by May 1 of the presentation year. Applicants must also be whose research consists of fats, oils and related fields. Applicants must have never received the Honored Student Award. Applicants must submit a letter of support from the major advisor; the Major Advisor Ranking Form prepared by the major advisor; at least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate's accomplishments; and the abstract submitted for the current year's AOCS Annual Meeting. Please visit the award's website for more information.