# FY23 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nos-onms-2023-2007653-fy23-dr-nancy-foster-scholarship-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344165

> Department of Commerce offered grants of up to $196,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on December 22, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2023-2007653 |
| Agency | Department of Commerce |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 22, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $196,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.429 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Only individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of the U.S. territories, and are applying to or have been accepted to a U.S. accredited graduate institution to pursue a master's or doctoral level degree in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology-- these may include but are not limited to ocean and/or coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and resource management disciplines—and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. eligible for an award under this scholarship program. In addition, to be eligible to apply, applicants must have a cumulative 3.30 GPA. Scholars must maintain a minimum cumulative and term GPA of 3.30 for every term and for the duration of their award. If an applicant does not maintain this GPA, they will be placed on probation after the first term. If the GPA is not brought up for that year, the recipient’s scholarship will be terminated. In addition, satisfactory progress must be made toward the completion of a thesis or dissertation. If it is determined that the scholar will not complete their thesis or dissertation prior to the end of the award, funding may be withdrawn. The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of every action and every decision. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. To be effective stewards we must ensure our programs reflect the communities in which we live, work, and play. The longevity and success of our system depends on creating a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of all. Individuals who already receive NOAA or federal funding from grants or scholarships for graduate school are not eligible to receive the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship. If a student is willing to give up the other federal funding, then they are eligible to receive the award. Universities or other organizations may not apply on behalf of an individual. Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to be awarded this scholarship. Eligibility must be maintained for each succeeding year of support, and annual reporting requirements, to be specified at a later date, will apply. Individuals who are in their last year of graduate school are unlikely to receive this award.

## What the grant funds

The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology—these may include but are not limited to ocean and/or coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and resource management disciplines—and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of every action and every decision. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. To be effective stewards we must ensure our programs reflect the communities in which we live, work, and play. The longevity and success of our system depends on creating a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of all. Individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of U.S. territories, and are applying to or have been accepted to a graduate program at a U.S. accredited institution, may apply. Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application, but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to be awarded this scholarship. Scholarship selections are based on academic excellence, letters of recommendations, research proposals, relevant experience, and financial need. Applicants must have a cumulative 3.30 grade point average (GPA) to be eligible to apply and maintain a minimum cumulative and term GPA of 3.30 for every term and for the duration of their award. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships may provide, subject to appropriations, yearly support of approximately $42,000 per student (a 12-month stipend of $30,000 in addition to an education allowance of $12,000) and up to $10,000 of support for a 4-6 week program collaboration at a NOAA facility. Applicants can only obtain funding for the number of years they have remaining in their graduate studies when they apply for the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program. For example, if you have already completed two (2) years of your PhD studies, and you become a Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship recipient and indicate it will take you two additional years to complete your degree, you will only be able to obtain funds for the remaining two (2) years of your graduate studies.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2023-2007653 still open?

No. It closed on December 22, 2022.

### Who can apply for FY23 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program?

Department of Commerce accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY23 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program?

Closed December 22, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $196,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Marine Sanctuary Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Feiro Marine Life Center, University Corporation at Monterey Bay. The program made 134 awards worth $105 million in that time.