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Nancy Foster Scholarship Program


Goes By: Foster

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.

About this Fellowship

This program provides support for master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, 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—and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.

Deadlines are typically in December, but be sure to check the competition website for the current cycle’s deadline.

Scholarships are distributed by disciplines, institutions and geography, and by degree sought, with selections within distributions based on financial need, the potential for success in a graduate level studies program (academic achievement), and the potential for achieving research and career goals.


Award Value

Awardees receive yearly support of up to $42,000 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, and doctoral students for up to four years.


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.30

Citizenship

US Citizen, Permanent Resident
Campus Nomination Required No


Last updated: August 1, 2022




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