There are a number of external scholarship opportunities available to students pursuing a graduate education. The list below is only a small sample of scholarships relevant to Masters students. Identifying scholarships requires research and effort, and there are many, excellent online resources (e.g. FinAid ).The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (NOAA, Sea Grant) is open to all students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled towards a degree in a graduate or professional program and have an interest in ocean, coastal, and/or Great Lakes resources, as well as in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The graduate must be awarded through a United States accredited institution of higher education in the United States or U.S. Territories. Each award will be funded at a total of $61,500 in federal funding, with the option to add additional funds for fellowship related travel (https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298724)
The Everglades Foundation "ForEverglades" scholarship is open to full-time graduate research students pursuing degrees in earth sciences, biological sciences, engineering, geography, planning and resources management, and economics. Cross-disciplinary research efforts are of special interest, and both scholarships and fellowships provide $10,000/year (Masters level) for stipends, tuition fees, travel, and other research-related expenses.
The Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas particularly by women and members of minority groups. This scholarship may provide, subject to appropriations, yearly support of up to $42,000 per student (i.e. a 12-month stipend of $30,000 in addition to an education allowance of up to $12,000), and up to $10,000 of support for a 4-6 week program collaboration at a NOAA facility. Masters students may be supported for up to two years. 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.
Entry Point! from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is signature program of the AAAS Project on Science, Technology and Disability, is a national effort to discover and develop talent among undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who demonstrated a talent and interest in pursuing a STEM career. The primary goal of the project is to increase the diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce at the professional level. Entry Point! recruits, screens, and refers qualified candidates to company and university research program partners for 10-week summer internships.
The International Women’s Fishing Association (IWFA) Scholarship Trust provides financial aid to qualified graduate students of Marine Science. Marine Science is defined as “the study of the ocean, its ecosystems and its life forms, as well as the study of coastal environments, oceanic currents and the sea floor.” The Board of Trustees will award scholarships each year to assist in funding research and related expenses, and in such amounts and to such students as will be determined at its discretion.
The Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship is awarded annually to students with a declared Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or other life science related field. This Program will award two (2) $10,000 scholarships and four (4) $5,000 scholarships. All scholarship award payments will be made directly to the college or university at which the recipient is enrolled, upon receipt of all documentation from the recipient necessary to process payment. Any unused scholarship funds will be due and returnable to Sponsor.
The American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scholarships Research Award provides competitive scholarships to graduate students engaged in, or planning to begin, a research project in which diving is used as an important research tool or the research topic is diving science. One scholarship is given for each level, Ph.D. and Masters, at $3000 each. AAUS Foundation may also award two additional $1500 scholarships to the next top-ranking proposals. If the additional scholarships are awarded, they may be split between the master and doctoral programs or they may be both awarded within a single program. General Support Awards: "Kevin Flanagan Student Travel" award provides up to $800 to undergraduate and/or graduate students interested in diving science to attend AAUS scientific meetings. The award is competitive merit-based. As many as three students may be funded annually. *The Kevin Flanagan award was established in collaboration with Kevin's family as a legacy to his commitment to AAUS and scientific diving. Kevin served as AAUS board member (2009-2011) and diving safety officer at the University of Hawaii and East Carolina University prior to his death in April 2012. Our goal is to develop this as the first endowed award of the AAUS Foundation, permanently funded through interest earned on the raised capital. "Hollis Gear Award" - Hollis Gear (www.hollisgear.com) a new scholarship program for AAUS student members engaged in, or planning to begin, a research project in which diving is or will be used as a principal research tool or study scientific diving. Hollis will provide up to two awards annually valued at $1250 per recipient ($1000 in Hollis diving equipment plus $250 to cover training or academic diving travel costs).
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) provides a limited number of scholarships to undergraduate and graduate American Indian and Alaska Native students attending accredited public and non-profit private colleges across the United States. Graduate students at any eligible not-for-profit public or private college or university may apply for the Full Circle Scholarship Program. These scholarships are funded through partnerships with corporate and private donors. These scholarships are generally based upon merit or demonstrated financial need.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBC) Spouses Education Scholarship is intended for students of all majors who are preparing to pursue or are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree full-time at a U.S. accredited college or university. Award amount varies ($500 - $8,200).
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is intended for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing full time graduate degrees at United States institutions. Eligible applicants will have a bachelor’s degree as of the fall of 2018, and may be applying to graduate school as they are applying to the fellowship, or they may already be enrolled in the graduate program that they are seeking funding for as of the application deadline. The fellowship program is open to all fields of study and fully accredited full-time graduate degree programs.The Fellows can study in any degree-granting program in any field at any university in the United States. Selection is based on merit – the specific selection criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative and sustained accomplishment. Neither financial need nor distributive considerations are taken into account in the selection process.
AQUA Foundation Scholarship is proud to provide yearly scholarships to LBTQ students in the South Florida. Founded in 2007, the Aqua Scholars program has been helping young women in the community achieve their goals in higher education by providing the funds to facilitate their learning as well as mentorship to help them achieve academic success. Each year we select a group of outstanding LBTQ leaders to be paired with more experienced members of the community who have been in their shoes. With both academic, professional, and personal guidance from their mentors, each scholar is given the opportunity to attend meetings, a leadership conference, and community service events, as well as the chance to forge relationships with like-minded people working for positive social change.
