The National Ocean Sciences Bowl's National Ocean Scholar Program, offered through the Center for Ocean Leadership, awards up to $1,000 to graduating seniors who competed in NOSB at least once during high school and plan to pursue a career in ocean or environmental science. Funds can go toward tuition, fees, textbooks, a laptop or tablet, or transportation (parking or bus fare); room and board, recreational travel, car payments, and student loans are not eligible uses. The number of scholars selected varies by year.
Eligibility
Fields of studyOcean Science · Environmental Science
DemographicsMust have competed in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl at least once during high school and be graduating in spring of the application year; must demonstrate academic success/integrity and a career goal in ocean or environmental science.
Applying
Up to $1,000 per recipient; recent years have selected between 3 and 6 scholars (5 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 6 in 2023).