A marine science career is challenging and rewarding.
A degree in marine science affords many career opportunities. You could become a marine biologist and study the behaviors of marine animals, or an oceanographer using geology, chemistry and physics to increase the world's general understanding of the ocean and its importance to all life. Or, become an ocean engineer and design instruments that make studying the ocean easier. As a woman pursuing a career in marine science, you have access to several scholarships that are tailored to your needs.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
Offered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship is designed to encourage and assist minority and women students in pursuing a higher degree in oceanography, marine biology or maritime archeology. The scholarship is meant specifically to help students interested in doing independent research as part of their graduate studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must maintain a record of academic excellence. The NOAA awards multiple Dr. Nancy Foster scholarships each year, and the amounts vary.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
NOAA Office of Education
SSMC3, Room 10725
1315 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-713-0926
fosterscholars.noaa.gov
National Physical Science Consortium
The National Physical Science Consortium works with member businesses to provide financial support to students pursuing a higher degree in physical sciences, including geology, chemistry and physics---all of which can be applied to marine sciences. A business sponsors the student during her doctoral research and studies. The program puts an emphasis on serving women and minority students. It looks for students with a good grade point average who are currently enrolled in a master's program at a university that does not offer a doctoral program in the same discipline.
National Physical Science Consortium
USC - RAN
3716 S. Hope, Suite 348
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4344
213-743-2409
www.npsc.org
Renate W. Chasman Scholarship
The Chasman Scholarship awards $2,000 to women pursuing a career in natural sciences, engineering or mathematics. Women pursuing marine sciences qualify. This scholarship is specifically for women who have completed some college, been forced to take a break and are trying to return to their studies. You must be entering your junior or senior year of undergraduate studies, or be ready to pursue your first year of graduate school.
Chasman Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 183
Upton, NY 11973
516-344-7226
www.bnl.gov
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