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FY16 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is authorized at 16 U.S.C.
1445c-1 and 16 U.S.C.
1445c to recognize outstanding achievement in master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management
disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas, and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.
The scholarship supports independent graduate level research through financial support of graduate studies in such fields.
Gender and minority status are not considered when selecting award recipients.
However, special outreach efforts are employed to solicit applications from women and minorities.
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.
The program is administered through the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and is funded annually with 1% of the amount appropriated each fiscal year to carry out the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.
1445c-1 and 16 U.S.C.
1445c to recognize outstanding achievement in master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management
disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas, and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.
The scholarship supports independent graduate level research through financial support of graduate studies in such fields.
Gender and minority status are not considered when selecting award recipients.
However, special outreach efforts are employed to solicit applications from women and minorities.
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.
The program is administered through the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and is funded annually with 1% of the amount appropriated each fiscal year to carry out the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Seaberry Nachbar Phone: (240) 472-9892
Agency Email Description:
Information eMail
Agency Email:
fosterscholars@noaa.gov
Date Posted:
2015-10-05
Application Due Date:
2015-12-10
Archive Date:
2016-01-09
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