Scholarships and Fellowships

HSO students are often awarded scholarships each year from Oregon Sea Grant and HMSC. Many of these students present their work at the annual Markham Symposium in mid-June.

All available scholarships and awards at Hatfield Marine Science Center can be found here.

Scholarships and awards available through the Graduate School at Oregon State University can be found here.

 

HsO Travel Award

The HSO Travel Award fulfills our goal of increasing opportunities for professional development of students by assisting HSO members in presenting their research at local, regional, or national scientific conferences. There are three award deadlines per year, February 15, May 15 and November 15 at 5 p.m. PST.

Full details on this award, including the scoring criteria for applicants, can be found here.

During each award cycle, the number of awards in each cycle will depend on funding availability. Applicants should provide both a $400 budget and a $600 budget in their application if travel is expected to exceed these amounts. Successful travel award applicants will receive at least $400. If available funds and applicant rank permit, applicants may be awarded up to a maximum of $600. These awards are given to students in residence (spending at least half time) at Hatfield in recognition of service to HSO, research excellence, and promise. Funding for these travel awards comes from HSO fundraising, with matching funds from the OSU Foundation. Winners are asked to continue to perform service to Hatfield and to submit a picture and a short description of how their funds were used to the current HSO website liaison, Liam Mueller-Brennan. Award winners will also be required to present a 3-5 minute lightning talk at the next HSO meeting following their award term, discussing their research and how the HSO funds were used.

 

HSO Research Award

The HSO Research Award provides financial support to cover small research expenses, such as supplies, equipment, analysis, publishing costs, etc., to HSO members. Criteria will be based on service to HSO, impact on research activities and/or education, soundness of the proposed budget, and financial need. Winners are asked to continue to perform service to Hatfield and to submit a picture and a short description of how their funds were used to the current HSO website liaison, Liam Mueller-Brennan. Award winners will also be required to present a 3-5 minute lightning talk at the next HSO meeting following their award term, discussing their research and how the HSO funds were used.

Funding for this annual grant comes from HSO fundraising. 

Full details on this award, including scoring criteria, can be found here.

 

Bob Moch Memorial Endowment Award 

The HSO Bob Moch Memorial Endowment will award up to $1,000 annually to a nominated student who exemplifies the values of:

  • Being a positive example and ambassador for HMSC in our local community
  • Scholarship, citizenship and fellowship which reflect positively on fellow students
  • Being an active member in the coastal community outside of HMSC
  • Conducting and promoting activities such as sharing, caring, and educational endeavors for the betterment of the community and not for personal gain

Full details on this award, including scoring criteria and an example of nomination letter, can be found here.