The 2016 Marine Technology Society (MTS) student scholarship program is now open!
MTS is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for all of our 2016 scholarships. Each year MTS offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in the marine science, marine engineering and/or marine technology field. Individuals must hold an MTS student membership to be eligible.
For membership information, please go to
https://www.mtsociety.org/membership/new/add.aspx.
Student Membership is for full-time college students and high school seniors and is only $25 per year.
For more scholarship information or to apply, please visit: http://www.mtsociety.org/education/scholarships.aspx
Ways to apply:
1. Apply online here and email supporting documents to scholarships@mtsociety.org.
2. Complete the PDF application, save and email to scholarships@mtsociety.org.
Please feel free to contact suzanne.voelker@mtsociety.org, 202-717-8705, ext. 102 with any questions.
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted online no later than
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 by 11:59 GMT.
The Marine Technology Society is a 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.
Scholarships Available to MTS Student Members
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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 |
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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 |
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The MTS Student Scholarship for Undergraduate Students |
$2,000 |
Open to MTS members that are college undergraduate students currently enrolled full time in a marine-related field |
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The MTS Student Scholarship for Graduate Students |
$2,000 |
Open to MTS members that are college graduate students currently enrolled full time in a marine-related field |
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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 |
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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 |
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John C. Bajus Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Open to MTS members who are 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 |
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The Paros-Digiquartz Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Open to MTS members with an interest in marine instrumentation who are undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled full time in an academic institution. |
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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. |
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Dieter Family Scholarship |
UP TO $1500 |
Open to MTS members that are college undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled full time in a marine-related field. Full student registration and UP TO $1500 for travel-related expenses to a MTS/IEEE Oceans Conference. Winners are strongly encouraged to volunteer while at OCEANS. Winners will be required to submit an expense report with all receipts to ensure the money was used properly. Final approval will be determined by the MTS office. MTS will not cover personal items or alcohol/tobacco products. |
