

MAAFS Governing Documents
Professional Development Scholarship
MAAFS offers scholarships, up to $2,000, for Member professional development. This includes attendance at a MAAFS Annual Meeting. Please see our Forms page for more information and the application form
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Student Scholarships
MAAFS currently offers (3) $1,000 scholarships each year to current college/university students!
Please be aware that winners must present their research at the Annual Meeting in May.
If you are interested, start planning your research now. Applications will be due March 1st, 2025.
To apply, please fill out this form & include necessary supporting documents. Please note, you do not have to be a member to apply.
Mission Statement
The mission of MAAFS is to encourage the exchange and dissemination of ideas and information within the fields of recognized forensic sciences through improving contacts between persons and laboratories engaged in the forensic sciences; to stimulate research and the development of new and/or improved techniques; and, to promote high standards of performance and facilitate professional acknowledgment of persons working in recognized forensic science disciplines.