FY16 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

Post Date

October 5th 2015

Application Due Date

December 10th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2016-2004680

CFDA Number(s)

11.429

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Education
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

4

Eligibility Categories

Individuals

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $500000

• Award Range:

  $42000 - $196000

Grant Description

The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is authorized at 16 U.S.C. 1445c-1 and 16 U.S.C. 1445c to recognize outstanding achievement in masterмs and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas, and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. The scholarship supports independent graduate level research through financial support of graduate studies in such fields. Gender and minority status are not considered when selecting award recipients. However, special outreach efforts are employed to solicit applications from women and minorities. Scholarships are distributed by disciplines, institutions, and geography, and by degree sought, with selections within distributions based on financial need, the potential for success in a graduate level studies program (academic achievement), and the potential for achieving research and career goals. The program is administered through the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and is funded annually with 1% of the amount appropriated each fiscal year to carry out the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Commerce

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Seaberry Nachbar
  Phone: (240) 472-9892

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Information eMail

• Agency Email Address:

  fosterscholars@noaa.gov