Graduate Student Funding Sources

External Organizations

Territorial Sportsmen Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists, Research Assistance Award-Travel

Usually due in April
Eligibility: must be an AIFRB member

Alaska Fly Fishers, Natural Sciences Scholarship

Usually due in June
Contact: William Hauser, Alaska Department of Fish & Game

NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program for Graduate Students

Provides support for outstanding scholarship and encourages independent graduate-level research in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, particularly by women and members of minority groups. For fall 2003, Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships carry a 12-month stipend for each student of $20,000 and an annual cost-of-education allowance of up to $12,000. Masters students may be supported for up to two years, and doctoral students for up to four years. For fiscal year 2002, four Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships were awarded.
Eligibility: Those eligible to apply are United States citizens currently pursuing or intending to pursue a masters or doctoral level degree in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, including the curation, preservation, and display of maritime artifacts.
Due March 10, 2003
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Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid Fund

Provides small amounts of money ($1000) for research expenses.
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Libbie H. Hyman Memorial Scholarship

Provides funds for first-year graduate students to attend a marine lab.
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Seaspace, Inc.

Open to undergraduate students entering their junior or senior years and graduate students with an overall GPA of at least 3.3 and demonstrating financial need. United States citizenship is not a requirement.
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Senator Ted Stevens Kenai River Sportfishing Association Scholarship

The Senator Ted Stevens Kenai River Sportfishing Association Scholarship Program was established in 2003 to honor Senator Stevens' legacy of conservation efforts in Alaska, and his love of sportfishing, particularly for King Salmon on the Kenai River. It pays tribute to his leadership, vision and efforts in preserving the Kenai River watershed and the fish that inhabit its waters.

Seven tuition scholarships will be awarded annually to outstanding students in these categories: (2) Kenai Peninsula College Scholarships, (4) Bachelor of Science Scholarships to any University of Alaska campus, and (1) Postgraduate Scholarship for masters or doctoral degrees in the University of Alaska system.

The scholarship program exists to encourage students to study, research and work toward enhancing the Kenai River ecosystem, with the goal of bettering and saving this unique environment for future generations. It is expected that candidates plan of study include one of the following: biology, fisheries, natural sciences, environmental science, environmental engineering or marine sciences.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive a scholarship, a Ted Stevens KRSA Scholar must submit:

A signed agreement to volunteer the summer of scholarship notification to assist with the Kenai River Classic for the entire tournament (a three day event in July). If needed, airfare from an Alaskan location, per diem and lodging will be paid for by KRSA. If the student does not fulfill this obligation, the scholarship will be denied.
A Financial Needs Estimate Form
All official transcripts upon completion of the scholarship year, a typed narrative of 300-500 words, accompanied by a recent photograph for publication. The narrative will describe the benefits of the Ted Stevens KRSA Scholarship.
A written acceptance of the award to KRSA, if accepted.
Other items as specified in the three scholarship categories.

Due date: Scholarship application packets are due to KRSA by March 15.
Application: The scholarship application form is available online at KRSA's website. Announcement of recipients will be made by May 15th. Awardees will be notified by phone. Non-awardees will be notified by mail.
More information: scholarship brochure (PDF 156K)

A.W. "Winn" Brindle Memorial Education Loan Program:

The A.W. "Winn" Brindle Memorial Education Loan Program was established in memory of A.W. "Winn" Brindle who was president of the Wards Cove Packing Company and Columbia Wards Fisheries. It is funded by private donations and contributions from fisheries businesses in exchange for state tax credits. The funds provide educational loans to Alaska residents for full-time undergraduate or graduate study in fisheries-related programs.
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Kuskokwin Native Association, Subsistence Fisheries Education Internship

This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with a variety of government agencies, subsistence fishermen and Native organizations. This internship is very flexible and the exact duties and responsibilities will depend upon intern’s experience level and professional interests.

Kuskokwim Native Association (KNA) is a regional Native organization in Aniak that represents villages of the Middle and Upper Kuskokwim River. KNA’s Department of Natural Resources conducts a number of fisheries research projects in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

More information: internship announcement (PDF 60KB)

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