Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships

Organization
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
c/o Seaberry Nachbar,99 Pacific St.
Monterey, CA 93940
Emails
fosterscholars@noaa.gov

Level of Study -
Graduate Degree

Award Type -
Scholarship

Purpose
To provide support for independent graduate-level studies in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology (including all science, engineering, social science and resource management of ocean and coastal areas), particularly by women and members of minority groups.
Focus -
Biology, Marine; Maritime studies; Oceanography.
Qualifications -
Applicant must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident or a citizen of a U.S. territory; pursue a masters or doctoral level degree in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology; cumulative and term grade point average of 3.30 or higher; full-time student status for the duration of the scholarship award.
Criteria
Selection will be based on the committee criteria.
Award Duration -
Annual.

Number of Recipients -
Varies.
To Apply
Applicants must submit a completed application form along with general information sheet; statement of intent; transcripts; enrollment verification or list of graduate schools applied; research proposal; two letters of recommendation; statement of financial need.
Deadline -
December 14.

Contact -
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, 1305 East-West Highway, 11th Fl., Rm. 11622, Silver Spring, MD, 20910.
For more information
http://fosterscholars.noaa.gov