February 14, 2027

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships

Direct application

Up to $47,000/year
4 winners

Eligibility

Major
Biology Life Sciences
Education level
Graduate
Status
US citizen

About this scholarship

U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and related marine sciences may apply for Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships.

Yearly support is up to $47,000 (stipend plus education allowance), plus up to $10,000 for a NOAA facility collaboration. Master's students may be supported up to two years and doctoral students up to four. Approximately two to four awards are given annually.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Master's support may last up to two years; doctoral support may last up to four years.
  • Includes an optional NOAA facility collaboration allowance.