Eight scholarships for 2013/2014 valued in total at $22,000 are still up for grabs for undergraduate and graduate students studying in the marine science, marine engineering and/or marine technology field. But the time to apply is growing short. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2013.

The Scholarships include the following:

  • Charles H. Bussmann Undergraduate Scholarship: $2,500–Open to MTS members who are college undergraduate students currently enrolled full time in a marine-related field
  • Charles H. Bussmann Graduate Scholarship: $2,500–Open to MTS members who are college graduate students currently enrolled full time in a marine-related field
  • The MTS Student Scholarship for Graduate and Undergraduate Students: $2,000–Open to MTS members that are college undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled full time in a marine-related field
  • The MTS Student Scholarship for Two-Year, Technical, Engineering and Community College Students: $2,000–Open to MTS members enrolled in a two-year, technical, engineering or community college in a marine-related field
  • The MTS Student Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors: $2,000–Open to MTS student members that are high school seniors who have been accepted into a full-time undergraduate program
  • John C. Bajus Scholarship: $1,000–Open to MTS members who are a college undergraduates and graduate students currently enrolled full time in a marine-related field who have shown a commitment to community service and/or volunteer activities
  • The Paros-Digiquartz Scholarship: $2,000–Open to MTS members with an interest in marine instrumentation who are undergraduates and graduate students currently enrolled full time in an academic institution
  • ROV Scholarship: Up to $8,000–Open to MTS student members interested in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or underwater work that furthers the use of ROVs.

Although scholarships are for MTS student members only, it is easy for those who qualify to become a member. Click Here for membership information. . Student membership for full-time college students and high school seniors  cost $25 a year.

For more information, click here to visit the MTS website.

TO access the application form click here.

MORE INFORMATION: suzanne.voelker@mtsociety.org, 202-717-8705, ext. 102

The Marine Technology Society is not-for-profit professional society of ocean engineers, technologists, policy makers, and educators.  It is dedicated to the development and sharing of information and ideas about marine engineering and technology.

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