Can anyone recommend scholarship opportunities for a high schooler interested in studying maritime or marine-related fields? I'm considering pursuing a career related to the sea, and I'd love to find financial support for international students.
There are several scholarships out there that could be helpful for international students like yourself who are interested in maritime or marine-related fields. In the interest of cost and rigor, you may want to explore scholarships offered by universities with respected maritime programs, maritime associations, and organizations tied to maritime industries.
1. The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College: Although SUNY Maritime doesn't directly offer scholarships to international students, there are a number of external scholarships that SUNY Maritime international students have previously been awarded. You can find a list of these on the university’s Financial Aid office page.
2. The Marine Technology Society (MTS): This professional community is committed to ocean science and engineering. The MTS offers a number of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students studying in these fields.
3. The Oceanography Society (TOS): TOS also offers scholarships and travel grants to students studying oceanography or related disciplines.
In addition to these, I would advise reaching out to the financial aid offices at universities with well-known maritime programs for more information on their scholarships. They can often provide more tailored information relevant to your personal background and academic interests!
Finally, keep in mind that scholarship deadlines can be quite early, so it's usually recommended to start applying about a year before you plan to start college. Happy hunting!
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