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Deadline for submission of applications for the 2014-2015 academic years is September 1, 2014.  Any application postmarked or submitted after this date will not be considered.  Scan/Email by September 1st OR Mail by August 15th.

The Society for Underwater Technology’s Educational Support Fund offers a sponsorship award to an undergraduate student or graduate student pursuing a course of studies which highlight at least one relevant component area of marine science, underwater technology or offshore engineering.  In addition, applicants are welcomed for mainline engineering courses where students can demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the marine field.
 
The undergraduate and graduate scholarship award is an annual award. It can be openly granted to any student whose career goals are in line with the objectives stated above, irrespective of age, nationality or gender.

$3,000 awarded to eligible college undergraduate or graduate students.
 
 

1. Applicant must be at least a rising sophomore (someone completing the first half of their sophomore academic year of full-time college work), and must continue as a full-time student while receiving this scholarship.

2. Applicant shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university. 

3. Applicant does not have to be an SUT student member in good standing to apply, BUT must become one before receiving a scholarship.

4. Applicant’s scholarship plan shall be such as to provide entry into some field of science or engineering encompassed by the technical activities of the SUT.

5. Sophomores and juniors who receive an SUT scholarship award are eligible for yearly continuation of the awards (until completion of their senior year) provided they maintain at least the equivalent of a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, have excellent references, and submit well designed career goals in line with objectives stated above.  It should be stressed that regardless of GPA, renewal is not automatic.  To apply for renewal, an individual must submit a completed application, career essay, official transcript and three (3) letters of recommendation.  At least one of these letters must be from a professor from the student’s university or college.

6. Applicants may be students of any nationality, unrestricted by the US State Department, and in full-time study at any accredited college or university within the United States.

1. Career Goals – This criterion will be evaluated by assessment of a 500-1000 word typewritten essay.  The essay should specify the career objectives of the applicant and should outline the academic program required to achieve those career objectives.

2. Recommendations – Each new applicant must include no more and no less than three (3) typewritten letters of recommendation.  Individuals seeking renewal shall comply with the requirements outlined above in item six (6) of the section entitled “Eligibility.”  Recommendations from relatives will not be accepted.  All letters of recommendation may be attached to the application or sent directly to the Director of Scholarship Programs at SUT at the address listed below in item three (3) of the section entitled “Administration of the Scholarship Program.”  Recommendations must be postmarked by September 1, 2014.  Any application or recommendations postmarked after this date will not be considered.

3. Extracurricular Activities – Each applicant’s high school, college and community activities, offices, awards and work experience will receive due consideration.

4. Optional Information – A copy of the applicant’s latest SAT or ACT score report is optional.  This request is not essential for candidate eligibility.