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Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship

NEW JERSEY SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM INC

Funding Amount

$1,500 (high school) or $2,000 (undergraduate/graduate)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarship

Program Description: Annual scholarships awarded to students pursuing studies or an outstanding research or technology project focusing on fisheries or aquaculture.

Established: 2007 in honor of Stew Tweed, a former 27-year veteran of NJSGC's marine advisory program

Geographic Scope: New Jersey (preference)

Award Categories:

  • High School: One scholarship of $1,500 for a graduating high school senior

  • Undergraduate/Graduate: One scholarship of $2,000 for an undergraduate or graduate student
  • Eligibility:

  • New Jersey students (preference)

  • Pursuing studies or outstanding research/technology project in fisheries or aquaculture

  • Graduating high school seniors OR undergraduate/graduate students
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Quality of application

  • Demonstration of passion for science-based research application

  • Commitment to outreach activities in fisheries/aquaculture
  • Purpose: Support students dedicating themselves to the science of fisheries and aquaculture to support sustainability of state's seafood supply

    Contact Information:
    Former contact: kkosko@njseagrant.org (as of 2014)

    Application Website: StewTweed.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method:

  • Applications available at StewTweed.org

  • Contact NJSGC Communications for application materials
  • Contact for Application Materials:

  • Email: kkosko@njseagrant.org (Note: Contact information may have changed; verify current contact)
  • Key Information:

  • Follow NJSGC on Facebook and Twitter for updates

  • Applications typically due in late March (specific dates vary by year)

  • Two scholarships awarded annually
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    aquacultureeducation

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