An endowment established by the generous gift of Dr. Linton and Mrs. June Bishop provides support for an outstanding Genetics graduate student each year. The son of a country doctor, Linton Bishop grew up in Unadilla, Georgia. When he was ready for college in 1940, Unadilla had not recovered from the Great Depression; his father had been paid in everything but cash. The University of Georgia awarded Linton an academic scholarship providing his only means to higher education. His years at the University of Georgia prepared him for a successful and satisfying career as a physician. Gratitude prompted his desire to offer help to future students. Having lost a grandson to Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy, a devastating genetic disease, the Bishops recognized the importance of genetic research and chose the Department of Genetics to receive their support.
Past winners of the Linton and June Bishop Graduate Fellowship
2018 William Jordan
2017 Nick Batora and Ashley Snouffer
2016 Nick Arthur
2015 Caitlin Conn & Katie Piper
2014 Megan Behringer
2014 Matt Zuellig
2013 Jenna Hamlin
2013 Jessica Hoffman
2012 Cheryl Pinzone
2012 Sarah Sander
2011 Christina Zakas
2011 Cassandra Heighington
2010 Kristofer Mussar
2010 John Robinson
2009 Brunie Burgos
2009 Mark Stead
2007 Daniel Ruzicka
2006 Roger Deal