Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program

 The Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars program is seeking undergraduates who would like to get an inside look at marine science and resource management careers by spending the summer working on a marine science project for a state or local agency. Oregon Sea Grant plans to select up to nine Summer Scholars, each of whom will spend 10 weeks this summer working with a marine research, outreach, education or public policy agency or institution in Oregon. Potential projects range from collecting and analyzing biological data to developing museum exhibits and assisting on information campaigns.

 

Any undergraduate student who will have completed two years of study and is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university may apply. Students of color, from first nations, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This opportunity seeks students from a variety of disciplines whose degree majors are not specifically marine science-based.  Students studying journalism, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, education, political science, or economics, as well as oceanography or fish and wildlife may all be interested in applying.

 

Selected students will be awarded a $3,000 stipend to offset living expenses during the ten week fellowship. The stipend will be paid in two installments, one upon arrival and one halfway through the fellowship. Student housing will be provided to those students who need it.  A small number of need-based assistance grants may be available to cover travel expenses and will require a supplemental application once students are selected.

 

The application deadline is April 17. For more information, see:
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/education/sea-grant-scholars