Our World – Underwater Scholarship Society offers the Rolex Scholarship for North America, Europe, and Australasian Applicants, 2012
Study Subject(s): Science, Publishing, Medicine, Manufacturing, Photography, Education, Management, Expeditions, Government, Tourism, Commercial and Research Diving, Ecological Activism
Course Level:Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Our World – Underwater Scholarship Society Contact Us
Scholarship can be taken at: North America, Europe, and Australasia
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( votes)Eligibility:
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
-Minimum age of 21 and maximum age of 26 at the time of the application deadline (December 31)
-Valid citizenship for the relevant Rolex Scholarship (North America, Europe, and Australasia)
-Applicant has not yet earned a graduate degree by April 1st of the scholarship year and has not yet chosen a clearly defined career path
-High academic standing
-Fluency in English
-Certification as a Rescue Diver or equivalent with a minimum of 25 dives logged in the past two years.
-Evidence of adequate health insurance for duration of scholarship year
– Submission of a completed diving medical examination form, which is found in the application
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: North America, Europe, and Australasia
Scholarship Description: Currently there are three Rolex Scholarships: North America, Europe, and Australasia. Each Rolex Scholarship provides a hands-on introduction to underwater and other aquatic-related endeavors for a young person considering a career in an underwater-related discipline. One scholar is selected from each of the three regions and each scholar spends approximately one year working side by side with current leaders in underwater fields. Each scholar travels primarily within his or her region, but may have opportunities throughout the underwater world. The range of experiences may include active participation in field studies, underwater research, scientific expeditions, laboratory assignments, equipment testing and design, photographic instruction, and other specialized assignments.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: Completed Scholarship applications must be RECEIVED no later than:
December 31, 2011 North American Application (to be considered for the 2012 scholarship)
December 31, 2011 European Application (to be considered for the 2012 scholarship)
January 31, 2012 Australasian Application (to be considered for the 2012 scholarship)