Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	11429Foster06302004
Posted Date:	Jul 01, 2004
Original Due Date for Applications:	Applications must be received by the Program Manager between February 11, 2005 and April 15, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time.
Current Due Date for Applications:	Applications must be received by the Program Manager between February 11, 2005 and April 15, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time.
Archive Date:
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Expected Number of Awards:	4
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$128,000.00
Award Ceiling:	$32,000.00
Award Floor:	none
CFDA Number:	11.429 -- Marine Sanctuary Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for independent graduate-level studies in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, particularly by women and members of minority groups.  Individuals who have been admitted to a graduate program and are U.S. citizens may apply for the scholarship.  Scholarship selections are based on financial need, academic excellence, recommendations, and research and career goals.  Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships may provide, subject to appropriations, support of up to $32,000 per student: a 12-month stipend of $20,000 in addition to a tuition allowance of up to $12,000.  A maximum of $64,000 may be provided to masters students (up to 2 years of support) and up to $128,000 may be provided to doctoral students (up to 4 years of support).  Up to 4 scholarships may be awarded.  Information about the scholarship can be obtained from the web site: www.fosterscholars.noaa.gov

Agency Name

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Grants Management Division

Description

The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for independent graduate-level studies in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, particularly by women and members of minority groups.  Individuals who have been admitted to a graduate program and are U.S. citizens may apply for the scholarship.  Scholarship selections are based on financial need, academic excellence, recommendations, and research and career goals.  Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships may provide, subject to appropriations, support of up to $32,000 per student: a 12-month stipend of $20,000 in addition to a tuition allowance of up to $12,000.  A maximum of $64,000 may be provided to masters students (up to 2 years of support) and up to $128,000 may be provided to doctoral students (up to 4 years of support).  Up to 4 scholarships may be awarded.  Information about the scholarship can be obtained from the web site: www.fosterscholars.noaa.gov

Link to Full Announcement

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Drescher, Steve, Policy Advisor, Phone 301-713-0942 x122, Fax 301-713-0947, Email Steve.J.Drescher@noaa.gov Drescher, Steve

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