Scholarships

Program Description
The Scholarship Program was created by the NMEA Board of Directors in 1995 to assist members in attending the Annual Conference. There are $500 scholarship awards available for NMEA members living in the US and $1000 scholarship awards for NMEA members living in other countries. The Annual NMEA Auction, held at each Annual Conference, provides partial funding for these scholarships. Applicants must be NMEA members in good standing. Chapter membership is a plus, but not required. Nominations are due by April 1, 2010.

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Expanding Audiences Stipend

Program Description
A strategic goal of the National Marine Educators Association is to increase the number of members who represent and/or educate underrepresented minorities including, but not limited to: people of color, indigenous people, island people, international communities, inland areas, and English-language learners. In 2009 the NMEA Board of Directors recommended that the Expanding Audience Committee establish a stipend program to recruit and assist individuals from groups underrepresented in science, or those who serve underrepresented or underserved audiences, to help facilitate the realization of that goal. The intent is to support qualified individuals to share their expertise, experiences and perspectives through active participation in NMEA Annual Conferences and the creation of a product that will benefit the larger marine and aquatic education community. Any current NMEA member may nominate an interested candidate for the stipend. Self-nominations are also encouraged and welcome. Nominations are due by March 12, 2010.

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Traditional Knowledge Stipend

Program Description
The Traditional Knowledge Stipend was instituted by the NMEA Board of Directors in 2009 to assist cultural practitioners and experts of indigenous traditional knowledge who are interested in promoting the recognition, understanding and respect of traditional knowledge and rights as it relates to marine resources and ecosystems (both fresh and salt water) in attending the NMEA Annual Conferences. There is an annual $1,000 stipend available to help cover the costs of the conference registration, travel, accommodation and other expenses. Applicants should be cultural practitioners or experts of indigenous traditional knowledge who are willing to share their expertise to help promote the goals and objectives of the NMEA Traditional Knowledge Committee. Applications should be received by May 15, 2010. All applications that are received by the deadline will be acknowledged. Applications are confidential and will be seen only by the NMEA Traditional Knowledge Committee. Selection will take place by the end of May, and all applicants notified of the results as soon as possible thereafter. Successful applicants will receive free registration and the balance of the award as a check when registering at the conference.

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