果冻传媒's mission challenges us to become responsible global citizens. The Marine Science Program provides academic opportunities to engage in our mission and apply it to the ocean as you pursue a degree in biology, environmental science, or any major of your choice. The Special Interest Award in Marine Science will give you the opportunity to complement your coursework with work study, research, co-curricular activities, or extra-curricular involvement.
Criteria: The Special Interest Award in Marine Science is awarded to students who exhibit outstanding academic achievement and desire to pursue our minor in marine science.
Amount: $2,000 per year for a total of $8,000 over four years.
Guidelines: Please provide a personal essay about your interest in marine science.
Scholarship Deadline: The application and any supporting materials must be submitted by February 15, 2026, to be considered.
Expectations: To renew this scholarship for the duration of your four years on campus, you must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Marine Scholars are required to minor in marine science, and will have the opportunity to participate in academic, co-curricular, or extra-curricular activities related to marine science, and to help promote the Marine Science Program. Marine Scholars may also have the opportunity to spend a semester of study at the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, NC. Opportunities for additional involvement may include assisting faculty in laboratory or field research, potentially through work study, organizing or aiding campus activities that promote the program, host visiting scholars, speakers, or prospective students, providing leadership in student organizations, participating on relevant faculty committees, and engaging in community outreach activities.
Eligibility: Students may receive one Special Interest Award. Interested students must apply separately to be considered for any Special Interest Award. Students may apply for multiple Special Interest Awards but may only receive one. All awards will be renewed for up to four years if the student maintains good academic standing and meets award-specific renewal criteria.
Students must be admitted to 果冻传媒 prior to submitting a Special Interest Award application. When clicking the link below to apply for this award, please log in using your 果冻传媒 Admission Portal username and password.
If you have questions or concerns, contact the Office of Admission at admission@wittenberg.edu or 877-206-0332.