Dr.Nancy Foster Scholarships In Oceanography,Marine Biology And Archaelogy

Introduction: 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.

Eligibility:  Those eligible to apply are United States citizens currently pursuing or intending to pursue a masters or doctoral level degree in oceanography, maritime archaeology (including the curation, preservation, and display of maritime artifacts) or marine biology, (including all science, engineering, and resource management of ocean and coastal areas).

How toApply:  For information on application visit http://fosterscholars.noaa.gov/howtoapply.html

ApplicationDeadline:  March 31, 2009

Source:  http://fosterscholars.noaa.gov/howtoapply.html

College of Southern Maryland First  Scholarships

Introduction: College of Southern Maryland is pleased to partner with FIRST to award a $500 scholarship to students from the three Southern Maryland counties — Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s — who participated in the current year’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and/or FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).

Eligibility: To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits in the fall semester.

How to Apply: Apply to the College of Southern Maryland (juniors and seniors in high schools could apply through the dual enrollment program) Submit the FIRST Scholarships application form by July 1 ,include a letter of recommendation from one of your FIRST adult mentors.
Enroll in a minimum of 6 credits in the fall semester by August 1.
Be sure to include the following materials in your application package,A letter of recommendation from one of your FIRST adult mentors.
Please send your application package to:
Jeff Tjiputra, Chair
Technical and Industrial Studies Department
College of Southern Maryland
8730 Mitchell Rd.
La Plata, MD 20646

ApplicationForm: http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedfiles/Community/FRC/Scholarships/2009_Assets/2009_FIRST_College_of_Southern_Maryland_Scholarship_App.pdf

Application Deadline: July 1,2009.

Source: http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedfiles/Community/FRC/Scholarships/2009_Assets/2009_FIRST_College_of_Southern_Maryland_Scholarship_Desc.pdf