Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 14.
To provide support for master's and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology. Qualifications: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or a citizen of a U.S. territory; must pursue or intend to pursue a masters or doctoral level degree in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology-these may include but are not limited to ocean and/or coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and resource management disciplines at a U.S. accredited institution have and maintain a minimum cumulative and term grade point average of 3.30 or higher; and maintain full-time student status for the duration of the scholarship award; universities or other organizations may not apply on behalf of an individual; prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application, but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to be awarded this scholarship. Selection criteria: The evaluation criteria and weighting of the criteria are as follows: academic record and statement of career goals of the students (20 points); quality of project and applicability to program priorities (30 points); recommendations and or endorsements of students (10 points); additional relevant experience (15 points); financial need (25 points). How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; attachments to include: academic advisor certification; budget spreadsheet; applicable receipts. Focus: Biology, Marine; Maritime studies; Oceanography.