{"id":340,"date":"2021-12-16T12:09:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T17:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio-draft\/?page_id=340"},"modified":"2025-08-01T14:47:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T18:47:18","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/academics\/bachelor-of-science-in-marine-biology\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Marine Biology\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-marine-biology\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-255\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-255\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/academics\/bachelor-of-science-in-marine-biology\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-254\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-254\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/academics\/bachelor-of-science-in-marine-biology\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-330\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-330\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/academics\/bachelor-of-science-in-marine-biology\/experiential-learning-opportunities\/\">Experiential Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-329\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-329\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/academics\/bachelor-of-science-in-marine-biology\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-354\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-354\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/academics\/bachelor-of-science-in-marine-biology\/scholarships\/\">Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Most scholarship and loan opportunities for incoming students are available through the admissions and financial aid process. The scholarships listed below are for more advanced students.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To apply:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: <br>Keegan Scott<br>Director, Office of Fellowships<br>Honors Program, Lippitt 302F<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:keegan.scott@uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keegan.scott@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/fellowships\/\" title=\"\">Office of Fellowships<\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NOAA Ernest Hollings Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This nationally competitive, two-year scholarship\u2013which includes a paid summer internship at a NOAA laboratory\u2013is for students with majors in any marine-related discipline and GPA\u2019s greater than 3.0&nbsp;who have career intentions that&nbsp;relate to NOAA\u2019s mission. &nbsp;URI students have been consistently competitive in the Hollings Scholarship; since 2005 a total of&nbsp;32 students<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>in Marine Biology, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology, Marine Affairs and Ocean Engineering have received the prestigious scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Applicants should consult with <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/honors\/meet\/keegan-scott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keegan Scott<\/a> as they develop the essay required for the Hollings application.<\/em> <em>Marine Biology students should contact <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/meet\/niels-viggo-hobbs\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Niels Hobbs<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/office-education\/hollings-scholarship\" title=\"\">Hollings Scholarship Website<\/a>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other <strong>Competitive<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>National Scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of National Fellowships and Academic Opportunities assists students in applying for these prestigious scholarships, and facilitates the University nomination process, where required.\u00a0Browse that website for a list of opportunities and information, about how to apply and contact Keegan Scott, Director of Fellowships (<a href=\"mailto:keegan.scott@uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keegan.scott@uri.edu<\/a><a href=\"www.epa.gov\/ncer\/rfa\/2012\/2012_gro_undergrad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">)<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goldwater Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded to sophomores and juniors who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering (up to $7,500 per year). Maximum of 4 nominees per year per institution.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/fellowships\/endorsed-scholarships\/goldwater\/\" title=\"\">Goldwater Campus Nomination<\/a>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Udall Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded to sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to the environment or to American Indian nations ($7,000). Maximum of 4 nominees each (1. Environment and 2. American Indian) per year per institution.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  block-level\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/fellowships\/endorsed-scholarships\/udall\/\" title=\"\">Udall Campus Nomination<\/a>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wdhof.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Women Divers Hall of Fame<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wdhof.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.wdhof.org<\/a>) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and raising awareness of the contributions of outstanding women divers. A wide range of scholarships related to divers training and research are offered by the WDHOF. See:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wdhof.org\/wdhof-scholarshipDesc.aspx\">http:\/\/www.wdhof.org\/wdhof-scholarshipDesc.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsociety.org\/education\/scholarships.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marine Technology Society<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 for student members as well as non-members. See:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsociety.org\/education\/scholarships.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mtsociety.org\/education\/scholarships.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.masna.org\/AboutMASNA\/MASNAScholarship\/tabid\/83\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Marine Aquarium Societies of North America<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;offers&nbsp;a $2500&nbsp;scholarship&nbsp;for a full-time undergraduate who will be seeking a degree in a marine science field. Selection will be based upon the student academic history and the student contributions and demonstrated commitment to the marine aquarium hobby.&nbsp;&nbsp;See:<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.masna.org\/AboutMASNA\/MASNAScholarship\/tabid\/83\/Default.aspx\">http:\/\/www.masna.org\/AboutMASNA\/MASNAScholarship\/tabid\/83\/Default.aspx<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout left  \">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To apply:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marine Biology students should contact <a href=\"mailto:jacqueline_webb@uri.edu\">Jacqueline Webb<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:kmaher@uri.edu\">Kathleen Maher<\/a>, Director, Office of National Fellowships &amp; Academic Opportunities, early in the Fall Semester of your sophomore year and watch for announcements of information sessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to our scholarship recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-b500076e-0040-4193-982a-fae8921eca98\"><li>2021 \u2013 Goldwater Scholarship \u2013 Myles Wagner (Marine Biology)<\/li><li>2012 \u2013 Fulbright Scholarship \u2013&nbsp;Megan O\u2019Brien&nbsp;(Marine Biology, Iceland)<\/li><li>2012 \u2013 Goldwater Scholarship \u2013&nbsp;Russell Dauksis&nbsp;(Marine Biology)<\/li><li>2009 \u2013 Goldwater Scholarship \u2013&nbsp;Megan O\u2019Brien&nbsp;(Marine Biology)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scholarships<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1962,"featured_media":0,"parent":250,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-340","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1962"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=340"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":726,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340\/revisions\/726"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/bio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}