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Any young person under <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 18 who has completed an important piece <strong>of</strong> work in <strong>the</strong> fields <strong>of</strong><br />

Ma<strong>the</strong>matics, Science, Technology, Music, Literature, Philosophy or Outside <strong>the</strong> Box may apply <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> program.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y must also be prepared <strong>to</strong> describe <strong>the</strong>ir journey in developing <strong>the</strong> project and <strong>to</strong> explain its purpose and<br />

social relevance. Fellows are asked <strong>to</strong> make a commitment <strong>to</strong> help o<strong>the</strong>r highly intelligent students develop <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

own talents.<br />

<strong>The</strong> result is <strong>scholarships</strong> <strong>of</strong> $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 <strong>to</strong> be used for tuition and expenses at an accredited<br />

institution <strong>of</strong> learning. <strong>The</strong>re is also an unforgettable trip <strong>to</strong> Washing<strong>to</strong>n, D.C. every September when Davidson<br />

Fellows are recognized and honored for <strong>the</strong>ir accomplishment. Since its inception in 2001, <strong>the</strong> program has<br />

awarded nearly $2 million in <strong>scholarships</strong>.<br />

To be eligible for consideration as a 2006 Davidson Fellow, applicants must:<br />

Be a U.S. citizen residing in <strong>the</strong> United States, or a Permanent Resident <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> United States residing in <strong>the</strong><br />

United States.<br />

Be under 18 years <strong>of</strong> age as <strong>of</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 1, 2006. Individuals born on or before Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 1, 1988 are not eligible.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is no minimum age for eligibility.<br />

Have completed a significant piece <strong>of</strong> work in one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> designated Application Categories.<br />

Be available <strong>to</strong> attend, with at least one parent or guardian, <strong>the</strong> awards reception and o<strong>the</strong>r recognition events <strong>to</strong><br />

be held September 2006 in Washing<strong>to</strong>n, D.C. (Travel expenses and lodging will be paid by <strong>the</strong> Institute.)<br />

• Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program<br />

http://www.orau.gov/noaa/HollingsScholarship<br />

CLOSING DATE: April<br />

AMOUNT: Awards up <strong>to</strong> $22,500 ELIGIBLE<br />

APPLICANTS: Any undergraduate students who is a U.S. citizen; enrolled as a full-time student in <strong>the</strong> Fall<br />

2006 as a junior at an accredited college or university within <strong>the</strong> United States or U.S. terri<strong>to</strong>ries; who possesses<br />

at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all completed undergraduate courses and in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

major field <strong>of</strong> study; and has declared a major in a NOAA-related discipline.<br />

Eligible undergraduates studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, ma<strong>the</strong>matics,<br />

engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology,<br />

geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission are encouraged <strong>to</strong> apply.<br />

For fur<strong>the</strong>r information refer <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> above website or contact<br />

• Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club, Inc. – George Burlew Scholarship<br />

Each year <strong>the</strong> Manasquan river Marlin & Tuna Club awards <strong>the</strong> George Burlew Scholarship Grant <strong>to</strong> one or<br />

more students interested in pursuing a course in Marine related studies. <strong>The</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Grant may vary<br />

from year <strong>to</strong> year. <strong>The</strong> guidelines and requirements for all applicants: must be pursuing Marine related studies;<br />

must be full or part time students; must submit one letter <strong>of</strong> recommendation, submit pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> student status,<br />

and return scholarship application and essay (essay this year must be one page on why you <strong>have</strong> chosen Marine<br />

related studies and your reasons for applying for this scholarship).<br />

For additional information or additional application materials contact: Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna<br />

Club, Scholarship Committee, PO box 0251, Manasquan, NJ 08736 Attn: Mr. Gerard Aliseo<br />

• Seaspace Scholarship Program<br />

http://www.seaspace.org/schship.htm#appl<br />

Majors <strong>have</strong> included marine sciences, marine biology, wildlife and fisheries, environmental <strong>to</strong>xicology,<br />

biological oceanography, genetics, ocean engineering, aquaculture and zoology with marine mammal

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