How much funding does IWFA Scholarship Trust Grant provide?

IWFA Scholarship Trust Grant provides US $1,000 - US $3,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for IWFA Scholarship Trust Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for IWFA Scholarship Trust Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

IWFA Scholarship Trust Grant

International Women's Fishing Association

Foundation Marine Grants Grants for Science Research Grants for Global Health

Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The following criteria will be considered:The candidates for a scholarship must be matriculated at a recognized university in the United States or its territorial possessions and pursuing a course of study leading to a graduate degree in one of the Marine Sciences.
Only candidates approved as proper recipients for scholarship aid by the faculty of the university he or she is attending, with research project developed, will be considered.
The personal qualifications considered will include, but not be limited to, evidence of general aptitude and ability in the area of study, the character of the candidate, and her/his previous academic accomplishments.
The Trustees will also consider the candidate’s relative need as it relates to the stated research project when compared with that of other candidates.

Overview

The IWFA Scholarship Trust, established in 1965, aims to promote conservation by providing financial assistance to marine science graduate students. This 501(c)(3) non-profit supports those committed to studying marine science with a focus on environmental protection. Candidates must be enrolled in a recognized U.S. university and demonstrate academic excellence and project need. The trust seeks to empower future leaders in marine conservation through its scholarship program.

Background
The IWFA Scholarship Trust was established in 1965 to further one of the IWFA’s chartered objectives – promoting conservation. The IWFA Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization organized for the purpose of providing financial assistance to marine science graduate students.
The mission of the International Women’s Fishing Association Scholarship Trust is to grant research scholarships to graduate students who are committed to studies of the chemical, physical and biological processes of marine science with emphasis on conservation, preservation, and protection of the marine environment.

Eligibility

The following criteria will be considered:The candidates for a scholarship must be matriculated at a recognized university in the United States or its territorial possessions and pursuing a course of study leading to a graduate degree in one of the Marine Sciences.Only candidates approved as proper recipients for scholarship aid by the faculty of the university he or she is attending, with research project developed, will be considered.The personal qualifications considered will include, but not be limited to, evidence of general aptitude and ability in the area of study, the character of the candidate, and her/his previous academic accomplishments. The Trustees will also consider the candidate’s relative need as it relates to the stated research project when compared with that of other candidates. No preference will be granted to any candidate by reason of any relationship that the candidate may have to a member of the IWFA.