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
Contact: <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n 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 who have career intentions that relate to NOAA\u2019s mission. URI students have been consistently competitive in the Hollings Scholarship; since 2005 a total of 32 students <\/strong>in Marine Biology, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology, Marine Affairs and Ocean Engineering have received the prestigious scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants should consult with Keegan Scott<\/a> as they develop the essay required for the Hollings application.<\/em> Marine Biology students should contact Dr. Niels Hobbs<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\nHollings Scholarship Website<\/a>\n\n\n 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 (keegan.scott@uri.edu<\/a>)<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\nGoldwater Campus Nomination<\/a>\n\n\n 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\nUdall Campus Nomination<\/a>\n\n\n The Women Divers Hall of Fame<\/a><\/strong> (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: http:\/\/www.wdhof.org\/wdhof-scholarshipDesc.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Marine Technology Society<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 for student members as well as non-members. See: https:\/\/www.mtsociety.org\/education\/scholarships.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Marine Aquarium Societies of North America<\/a><\/strong> offers a $2500 scholarship 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. See:
Keegan Scott
Director, Office of Fellowships
Honors Program, Lippitt 302F
Email: keegan.scott@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\nOffice of Fellowships<\/a>\n\n\nNOAA Ernest Hollings Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Competitive<\/strong><\/strong> National Scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Goldwater Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Udall Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nOther Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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