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Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

Details the application process for the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, including submission deadlines, required documents, and eligibility recommendations.

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DeadlineFebruary 14, 2025 (Full Application)

Award amountMaster's Degree: Federal $98,000, Total $98,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Notice of Funding Opportunity - Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

Official announcement for the FY25 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, detailing funding, eligibility, application process, and important dates for graduate studies in marine sciences.

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Deadline

February 14, 2025 (Full Application)

Award amount

Approximately $47,000 per student per year (12-month stipend of $35,000 + $12,000 education allowance)

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of U.S. territories; Applying to or accepted to a graduate program at a U.S. accredited institution; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30; Graduate degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and related disciplines

Requirements

Participate in annual Foster Scholar Orientation and Communication Training; Develop an outreach product (e.g., video, infographic); Provide at least one presentation about the program and research; Complete a 4-6 week program collaboration (required for doctoral, optional for master's); Attend Capitol Hill Ocean Week

Application materials

Pre-application; Full application package

How to apply

Submit pre-application via email to fosterscholars@noaa.gov by October 31, 2024.; Await invitation to submit a full application.; Submit full application via Grants.gov by February 14, 2025.

Important dates

Informational Webinar: October 15, 2024; Pre-application Deadline: October 31, 2024; Pre-application Applicant Notification: December 13, 2024; Full Application Deadline: February 14, 2025; Scholarship Announcement: May 30, 2025

Contact

fosterscholars@noaa.gov (for pre-applications)

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