Scholarships

CAPT. BARRY ELDRIDGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MARITIME STUDIES

Graduating seniors and recent graduates who are planning to attend maritime vocational schools or academies for certifications or undergraduate degrees – and who reside in the vicinity of Cook Inlet, Alaska are eligible to apply. 

THOMAS B. CROWLEY SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Offers more than $3 million in scholarship funding for students in nearly 20 institutions in the U.S., Alaska and Puerto Rico

NDTA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Three scholarship/tuition assistance programs offered to NDTA members and their financial dependents

NORM MANLY YMTA MARITIME EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships awarded in the amounts ranging from $1,000 – $5,000.  

DAVE LYMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Dave Lyman Memorial Scholarship provides approximately $2500 to every recipient, for each year they attend The California Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime), for a maximum of four years.

THE CIRCAC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The CIRCAC/James Carter Memorial Scholarship is offered for Environmental Sciences, in honor of the late James Carter and in recognition of his dedicated service as Executive Director of the CIRCAC Board of Directors.

The CIRCAC/Captain Barry Eldridge Memorial Scholarship is offered for Maritime Studies. Until his death in October 2012, Capt. Richard “Barry” Eldridge was an integral part of the CIRCAC family. He served as a valued public member of the Prevention, Response, Operations and Safety (PROPS) committee for 17 years.

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CHARLES H. BUSSMANN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $2,500
Open to MTS members who are graduate students enrolled full time in a marine-related field

DIETER FAMILY TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP – $500
Open to MTS members who are undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full time in a marine-related field

THE PAROS-DIGIQUARTZ SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000
Open to MTS members with an interest in marine instrumentation who are undergraduates and graduate students enrolled full time in an academic institution

THE J.H. “BUDDY” RASPBERRY SCHOLARSHIP – $3,000 – $15,000

The top five applicant scorers, including the Captain John T. Scardasis recipient, will receive a maximum award of $6,000.  The remaining twenty scholarship recipients will receive a maximum amount of $3,000. The maximum amount awarded for the financial hardship scholarship is $15,000. Scholarship awards may be applied to tuition, institutional fees, books, and supplies (if applicable). Funds may be paid directly to the scholarship recipients or to Educational Institutions on behalf of recipients.

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TUG VALOUR MEMORIAL FUND

Provides scholarship grants to high school graduates seeking an education as merchant seaman. The annual Tug Valour memorial golf tournament will be held at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club 12900 Lake Jovita Boulevard Dade City, Florida 33525. 

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SHARON D. BANKS MEMORIAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $2,500
Open to women currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics

**The winner at the Colorado Chapter level will automatically be entered for consideration of the WTS International Scholarship award of an additional $5,000

HELENE M. OVERLY MEMORIAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000
Open to women currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics

LOUISE MORITZ MOLITORIS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATES – $2,500
Open to women currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics

WTS CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
Open to women who are pursuing careers in transportation through undergraduate and graduate programs

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NAVAL ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
A combination of undergraduate scholarships ($3,000 per year) and graduate scholarships ($4,000 per year) are awarded each academic year

Undergraduate candidates—Must be applying for support in their final year of an engineering program at an accredited undergraduate college or university.

Graduate candidates—May apply for support during one full year of a graduate program or co-op leading to an engineering or physical science degree at an accredited university.

JOSEPH A. MCALINDEN DIVERS SCHOLARSHIP- Ranges from $500 – $3,000/yr
Offered to an active duty or retired Sailor or Marine completing an accepted program for advanced diver training, certification, or license (includes reservists on active duty over 90 days)

ROV SCHOLARSHIP – Ranges from $2,500- $10,000
Four scholarships available to students interested in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or underwater work that furthers the use of ROVs

JOHN V. WEHAUSEN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN SHIP HYDRODYNAMICS AND WAVE THEORY – Up to $6,000
Open to U.S. and international applicants who are members of SNAME, or another recognized marine society. Awards are made for one year of study leading to a Master’s Degree in naval architecture/marine engineering/ocean engineering

MANDELL AND LESTER ROSENBLATT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – Up to $6,000
Open to an undergraduate scholar having a passion for naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, and displaying evidence of professionalism and involvement in SNAME

ROBERT N. HERBERT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – Up to $5,000
Open to an undergraduate scholar having a passion for naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, and displaying evidence of professionalism and involvement in SNAME

THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE OF PORTLAND SCHOLARSHIP
The Merchants Exchange Scholarship is designed for students pursuing or advancing a career in Maritime and International Business/Trade programs at any accredited or U.S. Coast Guard-certified program. We support five students annually, on average, with scholarships of up to $2000 each.

THE TK FOUNDATION
Open to students in their sophomore, junior or senior years, enrolled or enrolling in maritime majors at U.S. Universities.