John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program

Scholarship Description

The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The Fellowship, named after one of Sea Grant’s founders, former NOAA Administrator, John A. Knauss, matches highly qualified graduate students with ‘hosts’ in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship. An eligible applicant is any student, regardless of citizenship, who is enrolled towards a degree in a graduate program that has an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The graduate degree must be awarded through an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or U.S. Territories.

Eligibility Requirements

• For residents of the following states: District of Columbia
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Resume Required
• list of plans for the upcoming year

How To Apply