Description
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master's and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and other disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas. The program encourages women and minority groups to apply. The scholarship provides up to $42,000 per year, including a 12-month stipend and education allowance, as well as up to $10,000 for a program collaboration at a NOAA facility. Key eligibility criteria include being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, having a cumulative 3.30 grade point average, and being accepted to a U.S. accredited graduate institution.
• The program seeks to increase the number of women and minorities in scientific disciplines related to the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries' mission.
• The program collaboration opportunity allows scholars to participate in research or other activities at a NOAA facility for 4-6 weeks.
• Scholars are required to provide their own health insurance coverage during the program collaboration.
• The scholarship funds cannot be used toward research costs.
• Scholars must maintain a minimum cumulative and term grade point average of 3.30 for every term and for the duration of their award.