Details the application process for the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, including submission deadlines, required documents, and eligibility recommendations.
United States citizens, permanent residents, or U.S. territory citizens.; Pursuing an advanced degree in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology.; Attending U.S. accredited institutions.; Not eligible if pursuing a degree at a foreign institution.; Students in all stages of Masters or Ph.D. studies are eligible.
Requirements
Cumulative 3.30 GPA to apply and maintain.; Pre-application and full application required.; FAFSA submission for Student Aid Index (SAI) determination.; Two signed letters of recommendation.; Outreach letter is optional but can earn up to five points.
Application materials
Pre-application; Full application; FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) first two pages; Two letters of recommendation; Outreach letter (optional)
How to apply
Submit pre-application by due date.; Receive invitation from NOAA to submit full application.; Submit full application via Grants.gov.; Paper applications acceptable under specific circumstances.; Ensure application is received by the deadline.
Important dates
Pre-application generally opens late September.; Pre-application due approximately one month later.; Response to pre-application by mid-December.; Full application due mid-February.; Final selection by end of May.
Documents
Standard Form 424 (SF-424); Application Package uploaded to Grants.gov as a single PDF; SF-424 uploaded separately to Grants.gov
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