2012 - 2013 MASNA Student Scholarships
Application Details & Eligibility Requirements
We are proud to announce the 2012-2013 MASNA Student Scholarships. This year there are two scholarships available; one for college undergraduate students and one for college graduate students. The $2,500 MASNA Undergraduate Student Scholarship is sponsored by EcoTech Marine and the $2,500 MASNA Graduate Student Scholarship is sponsored by Doctors Foster & Smith LiveAquaria.com.
To be eligible for a $2,500 MASNA Student Scholarship, an applicant must be a current/entering undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university.
The student must have declared a major/focus or have intent to declare a major/focus in one of the marine science disciplines.
Selection will be based upon the student's academic history and the student's contributions and demonstrated commitment to the marine aquarium hobby.
North American students, no matter where they are studying in the world, as well as students from abroad, who are studying in North America, are eligible, as long as they attend/plan to attend an accredited college or university. MASNA recognizes these locations as being in North America.
The MASNA Student Scholarships are in U.S. Dollars.
The deadline for submission is June 22, 2012.
Questions about the MASNA Student Scholarships can be directed to Scholarship@MASNA.org
Podcast interview with last year's MASNA Scholarship recipient: Listen to the MASNA Live interview with UH Manoa Ph.D. candidate, Chris Jury, the 2011 - 2012 MASNA Student Scholarship winner. Click here and download the November 2011 MASNA Live.
FAQs:
Q: What does MASNA consider as North America?
A: MASNA recognizes these locations as being in North America.
Q: Are recommendation letters accepted?
A: Recommendation letters are not accepted with the application. The scholarship committee may ask for references if they need to verify the information on your application.
Q: I am a mature aged student, can I still apply?
A: Yes, there is no age maximum for the award.
Q: I do not currently have a marine aquarium, can I still apply?
A: Yes, you do not need to currently have a marine aquarium set up.
Updates and general messages are posted below
March 26: Please make sure to proofread your emails and applications before sending them to the email address listed above.
April 10: Resume advice
April 12: Email etiquette advice
April 18: Proofreading tips
May 1: Please have someone proofread your application before you submit it to MASNA. Also, make sure you sign your application.
May 2: If you list an intended educational institution, please indicate whether or not your admission application has been accepted.
May 9: If you submit photos with your application, please indidcate who you are in each photo with an arrow.
Previous MASNA Scholarship Winners:
2011 - 2012: Chris Jury, Ph.D. candidate in oceanography at UH Manoa.
2010 - 2011: Kristin Privitera-Johnson, Junior in marine biology at CSU Long Beach.
2009 - 2010: Brita Mjos, Senior in marine ecology and environmental science at Western Washington University.
You can download the application for both awards HERE.
The 2012 - 2013 MASNA Scholarships are made possible by our generous sponsors Doctors Foster & Smith LiveAquaria.com and EcoTech Marine.
2012 - 2013 MASNA Student Scholarships
Application Details & Eligibility Requirements
We are proud to announce the 2012-2013 MASNA Student Scholarships. This year there are two scholarships available; one for college undergraduate students and one for college graduate students. The $2,500 MASNA Undergraduate Student Scholarship is sponsored by EcoTech Marine and the $2,500 MASNA Graduate Student Scholarship is sponsored by Doctors Foster & Smith LiveAquaria.com.
To be eligible for a $2,500 MASNA Student Scholarship, an applicant must be a current/entering undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university.
The student must have declared a major/focus or have intent to declare a major/focus in one of the marine science disciplines.
Selection will be based upon the student's academic history and the student's contributions and demonstrated commitment to the marine aquarium hobby.
North American students, no matter where they are studying in the world, as well as students from abroad, who are studying in North America, are eligible, as long as they attend/plan to attend an accredited college or university. MASNA recognizes these locations as being in North America.
The MASNA Student Scholarships are in U.S. Dollars.
The deadline for submission is June 22, 2012.
Questions about the MASNA Student Scholarships can be directed to Scholarship@MASNA.org
Podcast interview with last year's MASNA Scholarship recipient: Listen to the MASNA Live interview with UH Manoa Ph.D. candidate, Chris Jury, the 2011 - 2012 MASNA Student Scholarship winner. Click here and download the November 2011 MASNA Live.
FAQs:
Q: What does MASNA consider as North America?
A: MASNA recognizes these locations as being in North America.
Q: Are recommendation letters accepted?
A: Recommendation letters are not accepted with the application. The scholarship committee may ask for references if they need to verify the information on your application.
Q: I am a mature aged student, can I still apply?
A: Yes, there is no age maximum for the award.
Q: I do not currently have a marine aquarium, can I still apply?
A: Yes, you do not need to currently have a marine aquarium set up.
Updates and general messages are posted below
March 26: Please make sure to proofread your emails and applications before sending them to the email address listed above.
April 10: Resume advice
April 12: Email etiquette advice
April 18: Proofreading tips
May 1: Please have someone proofread your application before you submit it to MASNA. Also, make sure you sign your application.
May 2: If you list an intended educational institution, please indicate whether or not your admission application has been accepted.
May 9: If you submit photos with your application, please indidcate who you are in each photo with an arrow.
Previous MASNA Scholarship Winners:
2011 - 2012: Chris Jury, Ph.D. candidate in oceanography at UH Manoa.
2010 - 2011: Kristin Privitera-Johnson, Junior in marine biology at CSU Long Beach.
2009 - 2010: Brita Mjos, Senior in marine ecology and environmental science at Western Washington University.
You can download the application for both awards HERE.
The 2012 - 2013 MASNA Scholarships are made possible by our generous sponsors Doctors Foster & Smith LiveAquaria.com and EcoTech Marine.