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Scholarship Overview

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

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

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

 

Scholarship Information / Eligibility Requirements

The application window will for the 2024/2025 school year is now closed. Be sure to check back frequently for updated information and the announcement of our winners!

Eligibility Requirements

  1. All applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.

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

    • All applicants must be able to provide proof of attendance (i.e., academic transcript). If a student will be entering their first semester of graduate school in Fall 2024, proof of acceptance will be required.

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

  4. If chosen, all scholarship funds must be used for tuition, fees, or course books and supplies that are required for enrollment at your educational institution