Scholarship Opportunity Detail Page
Previous Page | New Search | Browse All
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
| Scholarship Provider: | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline: | 03/17/2011 |
| Description: | The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding scholarship and encourages independent graduate level research -- particularly by female and minority students -- in oceanography, marine biology and maritime archaeology. Congress authorized the Program, as described in the National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-513), soon after Dr. Foster's death in June 2000, as a means of honoring her life's work and contribution to the nation. The program is administered through NOAA's Office of Education and funded annually with one percent of the amount appropriated each fiscal year to carry out the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. The application period for this scholarship is January 1, 2011 to March 17, 2011. |
| Scholarship Amount: | Up to $20,000 |
| Scholarship Website: | http://www.http://fosterscholars.noaa.gov/ |
| School Type Requirement: | Four Year College or Research University |
| Applicant Class Requirement: | Senior or Entering Graduate Student or Current Graduate Student |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen |
| Awards Given: | 51-100 |
| Length of Award: | More Than One Year Renewable |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale |
| Other Comments: | Applicants must apply online through grants.gov. Go to www.grants.gov and search for the grant announcement. |
Scholarship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Audrey Totman NOAA Office of Education 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: (301) 713-9437 x150 |
