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Marine Studies Scholarships
Each year MTS awards significant scholarship funding to undergraduate and graduate students who are accepted into or enrolled in full-time marine-related programs (with a focus on marine technology, marine engineering, or marine science).
MTS also offers the Emerging Leaders in Marine Technology Program (EMERGE) designed to give undergraduate and graduate students as well as early career ocean professionals (ECOPs) a guided program to enhance their professional development and networking experience at OCEANS Conferences. To learn more about EMERGE, including the program timeline, eligibility, and how to apply click here.
Scholarships Available to MTS Student Members
NEW! MTS Rising College Scholarship - $2,500 - Open to high school senior-level MTS members who have been accepted into a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution.
John C. Bajus Scholarship - $1,000 - Open to MTS members who are full-time graduate or undergraduate students currently enrolled in or accepted into in a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community service and/or volunteer activities.
Dieter Family Scholarship - Up to $1,500 - Open to MTS members who are full-time graduate or undergraduate students currently enrolled in or accepted into a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution. Full student registration and UP TO $1,500 for travel-related expenses to attend Underwater Intervention from Dec 2-4, 2026 in New Orleans, LA. Winners will be required to submit an expense report with all receipts to ensure the money was used properly. Final approval will be determined by the MTS office.
The Paros-Digiquartz Scholarship - $2,000 - Open to MTS members who are full-time graduate or undergraduate students currently enrolled in or accepted into in a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution. Applicants must have an interest in marine instrumentation.
Charles H. Bussmann Undergraduate Scholarship - $2,500 - Open to MTS members who are full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in or accepted into in a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution.
Charles H. Bussmann Graduate Scholarship - $2,500 - Open to MTS members who are full-time graduate students currently enrolled in or accepted into a marine studies program at an accredited institution.
MTS ROV Committee Scholarship - $5,000 - Open to MTS members who are full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in or accepted into in a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
Eligibility for Scholarships
To be eligible for consideration, applicants are required to be active members of MTS, with student memberships available for $25 per year. Additionally, applicants must be at the high school senior-level or full-time undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in or accepted into a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution. It is important to note that students who were recipients of a scholarship in the previous year are not eligible to reapply for the same scholarship in the following year.
Deadline
The deadline to apply for this year's MTS Scholarships is March 23, 2026. APPLY TODAY
For more information about the application process, please view the Frequently Asked Questions. If you have other questions, or membership dues pose a barrier for you to apply, contact Grace Thompson, Manager of Membership Operations at [email protected].
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