PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

•  Over 650 Paid summer research and internships for undergraduates


•   Portable scholarships for undergraduates


• Post-Baccaluareate programs


•    Short term opportunities (travel funds, summer institutes, etc.)


•  Even more internships and co-ops!

WEBINAR ARCHIVES

• Paid Summer Research Experiences: Finding and Applying to Programs


• Transitioning from Community College to a 4 Year College? How to use your science, technology, engineering, or math degree for an Ocean Science Career!


• Funding your Graduate Education

General Student Resources

• Searching for a Program
  Tips on using the pathwaystoscience.org website to search for programs.


• Student Information Form
  Use this form to sign up to receive internship, fellowship, and scholarship information.

Graduate School

• Grad School Tips on Applying
  Suggestions for identifying an appropriate department and advisor, as well as finding funding.


• Applying to Graduate School: Tips Timeline, and Tools of the Trade (CIC)
  A thorough guide to the graduate school process including a detailed timeline that you can follow as you apply.


• The Difference Between the Grad and Undergrad Experience
  Details the major differences between the graduate and undergraduate experience.


• Grad School Questions Checklist
  A checklist of questions students can ask as they investigate graduate programs.

Preparing Applications

• Tips on Creating a Winning Application
  General tips to assist you in your program and funding applications.


• Writing Strong Essays and Personal Statements
  Targeted toward undergraduate students, this handout provides detailed suggestions on strengthening your essays.


• Getting Strong Letters of Recommendation
  The what, why, and how, of getting strong letters of recommendation.


• Enhancing Your Fellowship Application
  Tips on fellowship applications

Summer Research Experiences

• The Benefits of an Undergrad Summer Research Program
  By Diana Lizarraga, an essay describing the benefits a summer research experience can have on a student's career trajectory.


• Applying to Summer Research Experiences
  The what, why, and how - including a timeline for applying.


• Discussing Summer Research with your Family
  Suggestions and examples to assist students in discussing their summer research aspirations with their family.