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Scholarship Overview

The 2026 application window is now closed. Winners will be announced no later than 1 May 2026.

The Next Swell was created partly to provide financial scholarships to students pursuing degrees in the associated fields of marine biology and marine conservation.

Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded to the most qualified applicants who display a passion for marine conservation.

Please contact us at info@thenextswell.org with any questions.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. All applicants must be citizens of the United States of America or legal permanent residents.

  2. All applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree (Master’s or PhD).

  3. All applicants must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

  4. All scholarship funds must be used for tuition fees or research costs supporting the applicant’s degree.