FY16 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
Agency: Department of Commerce
Assistance Listings
- 11.429 -- Marine Sanctuary Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is authorized at 16 U.S.C. 1445c-1 and 16 U.S.C. 1445c to recognize outstanding achievement in master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas, and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. The scholarship supports independent graduate level research through financial support of graduate studies in such fields. Gender and minority status are not considered when selecting award...
recipients. However, special outreach efforts are employed to solicit applications from women and minorities. Scholarships are distributed by disciplines, institutions, and geography, and by degree sought, with selections within distributions based on financial need, the potential for success in a graduate level studies program (academic achievement), and the potential for achieving research and career goals. The program is administered through the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and is funded annually with 1% of the amount appropriated each fiscal year to carry out the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Seaberry Nachbar
Phone: (240) 472-9892
Information eMail
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| noaa-nos-onms-2016-2004680_ffo_report.pdf | Full Announcement | Oct 6, 2015 01:48 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: January 9, 2016
Award
$500,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$42,000
Award Minimum
$196,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2016-2004680
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Environment
Science technology and other research and development
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
October 5, 2015
Archive date:
January 9, 2016
