The Carolyn Kelly Memorial Education Fund Scholarship

As we enter the 5th year of the Caroline Kelly Memorial Education Fund, we are offering a new scholarship in all things maritime: Marine biology, Ocean Ecology, Marine engineering, Ocean-related Environmental Sciences, Seamanship, Navigation, Marine Sciences, and any other appropriate field.
Caroline was passionate about the environment and a lover of all things ocean. We feel this scholarship is befitting of her benevolence and her dreams for a better planet.
We are looking for students who seek to make a difference as to the health of the ocean and ergo, to our planet. Applicants must otherwise fulfill the parameters of the Fund and the awards will be made July 31 for Fall 2024.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDES ALL OF THE ITEMS REFLECTED BELOW. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS YOUR PACKAGE IS COMPLETE.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL CONTAIN:

1. Application form
2. Personal information
3. Academic Institution to which you are applying
4. Major course of study
5. Certification Form (from an appropriate administrator of the applicant’s chosen college or university).
6. Academic and community achievements
7. Coursework/program summary
8. Work experience
9. Awards/honors
10. Community and extracurricular activities
11. 3 letters of recommendation (Please note that family members cannot write the letter of recommendation)
12. List of 3-5 references (non-family members)
13. Personal statement
14. Official transcript
15. Essay

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