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The Summer Scholars Program is a PAID 10-week program that places high-caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with a variety of Oregon-based host organizations (public agency, non-profit, non-governmental). It provides a diversity of students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional. Scholars can assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analyses, research, policy development, and outreach and public engagement efforts.
The goal of the OSG Summer Scholars Program is to contribute to a diverse ocean workforce that understands technical and social challenges facing coastal communities and the natural environment. The program helps prepare undergraduate students for graduate school, as well as careers in marine science, policy, management and outreach.
HOW TO APPLY
Details and instructions on how to apply for the 2020 fellowship available here.
A list of 2019 host opportunities is available here. The 2020 host opportunities will be available in early 2020.
AWARD & ELIGIBILITY
Selected students receive a stipend to offset living expenses during the 10-week fellowship. Student housing will be provided at no cost to the student. A small number of need-based assistance grants may be available to offset travel expenses; these will require a supplemental application once students are selected. For summer 2020: Any undergraduate student who has completed the equivalent of two years of full-time study by June 15, 2020, and who is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university (or who has graduated during the 2019-2020 academic year) may apply. Students from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Foreign nationals, please note: while this opportunity is open to all eligible students regardless of nationality, some participating host offices are unable to accept international applicants. This may reduce the number of placement opportunities available to foreign nationals. Also, additional taxes may be applied to your stipend, depending on your country’s tax treaty with the US.
Here's a video that provides an overview of what the Summer Scholars Program is all about:
"Meet the Scholars" on the Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Blog