Surfrider Foundation Scholarship 2012-2013

Award Amount
$5000 Deadline Date
May 25 Awards Available
3

Scholarship Description


The Surfrider Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education. Specific attention is placed on the preservation and enhancement of public access to coastal areas; maintenance and improvement of water quality; and the preservation of surf breaks.

Three merit based awards will be made to students who are members in good standing of the Surfrider Foundation, annually, based upon available funds and exceptional applications:
- one for $2000 at the Undergraduate level
- one for $3000 at the Masters level
- one for $5000 at the Ph.D. level

Eligibility Criteria:


A. Must be a member in good standing of the Surfrider Foundation and embrace the spirit of the Mission and Guiding Principles of the Surfrider Foundation, which guide and govern the activities of the organization. Must be a student enrolled in an accredited College or University (in the U.S. or Internationally) during the upcoming academic year. Undergraduates (of at least Junior standing) with a minimum GPA of 3.4 for all coursework, and graduate students (minimum 9 credits completed) with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.6 are eligible. Both full and part time students are welcome to apply.

B. Clearly demonstrate interest in coastal environmental science and issues relevant to the Surfrider Foundation Mission as well as contribution(s) to advancing the public interest in such issues, as evidenced by both of the following.
1. A major field of study pertaining to oceanography, marine affairs, environmental sciences, public policy, community planning or natural resources.
2. Participation in cooperative or independent research, environmental activities or work experience related to the above mentioned disciplines.

For more information or to download the guidelines and application, please visit:
http://www.oceanfdn.org/index.php?tg=articles&topi...
2. Participation in cooperative or independent research, environmental activities or work experience related to the above mentioned disciplines.


Website Address

http://www.surfrider.org/join