Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

NOAA's Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master's and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and related fields including ocean and coastal engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and resource management disciplines. The program particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships provide yearly support of up to $47,000 per student, which includes a 12-month stipend of $35,000 and an education allowance of up to $12,000. Additionally, scholars receive up to $10,000 of support for a 4-6 week program collaboration at a NOAA facility. Masters students may be supported for up to two years, and doctoral students for up to four years. Depending on funding, approximately two to four scholarships are awarded each year. The program requires a two-stage application process with a pre-application due in October and full application due in February.