University Graduate Fellowships are available competitively for qualified students (1200 GRE, 3.5 GPA) upon acceptance into our program. This is a University-wide competition.

Descriptions, guidelines and the application form for the 2007-2008 College of Marine Science Graduate Student Endowed Fellowships is available in both PDF format (requires the free Adobe Acrobat plug-in available by clicking here.) and Microsoft Word format.

Descriptions of the various Fellowships also appear below:

1. THE WILLIAM AND ELSIE KNIGHT OCEANOGRAPHIC FELLOWSHIPS
   William W. Knight, a Toledo Ohio chemical magnate and his wife, Elsie Stranahan Knight, were great lovers of oceanography. In 1990, the Knight family endowed a total of six fellowships for USF's College of Marine Science. Knight fellowships are awarded annually and Knight fellows are supported for their entire graduate career. Knight fellows receive an annual stipend of $20,000 plus $2000 for research expenses, and a partial tuition waiver.



2. ST. PETERSBURG PROGRESS ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP
   The St. Petersburg Progress Fellowship in Coastal Science was established to support an outstanding marine science graduate student whose research focuses on coastal marine studies including any shallow estuarine, marine or continental shelf environment This fellowship can be awarded to a marine science student working in geological, chemical, physical, applied mathematical, biological or coastal engineering aspects of the coastal zone. Special consideration is given to those people whose research will strengthen the cooperative relationship between USF and the United States Geological Survey's Center for Coastal Geology and Regional Marine Studies. The fellowship recipient will receive $20,000 (Ph.D.) or $18,000 (M.S.) for one year, plus a partial tuition waiver.



3. THE C.W. "BILL" YOUNG ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP
   The C. W. "Bill" Young Endowed Fellowship was established by the St Petersburg business community to honor Congressman Bill Young, who has been essential to the emergence of a major oceanographic research complex at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science. The Young Fellowship was designed to support graduate students whose research delves into biological, chemical, geological or physical processes operating in the oceans, estuaries, fresh water environments, or at the air-sea interface. Special consideration will be given to research projects that involve development and/or research application of new/improved chemical, biological or physical sensing systems, especially including microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The Young fellowship recipient will receive $12,000 for one year, plus a partial tuition waiver.



4. ROBERT M. GARRELS ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP
   The Robert M. Garrels Endowed Fellowship was established to honor the memory of Robert M. Garrels, an eminent geochemist in USF' s College of Marine Science from 1980 to 1988. Since its establishment in 1988, the Garrels Fellowship is awarded annually to an especially accomplished Marine Science graduate student. The recipient of the Garrels Fellowship will receive $10,000 for one year, plus a partial tuition waiver.



5. PAUL L. GETTING ENDOWED MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
   The Paul L. Getting Endowed Memorial Fellowship in Marine Science was established to honor the memory of Paul L. Getting, a leader for twenty-two years in St. Petersburg's business community. Paul's vision for St. Petersburg's beautiful downtown included a vibrant, interactive and successful university, marine science, medical and technological complex. The Knight Oceanographic Research Center on USF's St. Petersburg Campus is one manifestation of Mr. Getting's effective involvement in transforming his vision to reality. Since its establishment in 1994, the Getting Fellowship is awarded to one student each year who has completed their first year of study and exemplifies some of Mr. Getting's traits of intelligence, effectiveness, and dedication. The Getting Fellowship awards the recipient $11,000 for one year, plus a partial tuition waiver.



6. GULF OCEANOGRAPHIC CHARITABLE TRUST FELLOWSHIP
   The Gulf Oceanographic Charitable Trust was founded by the City of St. Petersburg to promote local marine science research. The Gulf Oceanographic Trust established two endowed fellowships to enable two graduate students to continue their research studies. Each award is for $12,000 for one year, plus a partial tuition waiver.



7. JOHN B. LAKE FELLOWSHIP IN MARINE SCIENCE
   The John B. Lake Fellowship was established as part of the Poynter Fund to Honor John B. Lake who retired in 1983 as publisher of the St Petersburg Times and Evening Independent. Mr. Lake was an influential lobbyist on behalf of the marine science program. Among the results of Mr. Lake's efforts was the creation of an endowed chair in Marine Science through donations from the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, Inc. The recipient of the Lake Fellowship will receive $12,000 for one year, plus a partial tuition waiver.



8. SANIBEL - CAPTIVA SHELL CLUB FELLOWSHIP IN MARINE SCIENCE
   For many years the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club has supported graduate students in USF's College of Marine Science. In 1985 the club voted to establish an endowed fellowship that would support cutting-edge research by USF Marine Science graduate students. The award will be for $10,000 for one year.



9. THE WACHOVIA FELLOWSHIP
   The Wachovia Fellowship is awarded to a student who is in the third calendar year of study in the College of Marine Science. The award is made to a student who has exhibited exceptional promise during his or her second year by showing excellence in the classroom and/or in the laboratory. The award may be used for living expenses, research supplies, travel and/or equipment purchases. The award is for $4,000.



10. CARL RIGGS ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP
    The award is for $3,000.



11. TAMPA BAY PARROT HEAD SCHOLARSHIP IN MARINE SCIENCE
    The Tampa Bay Parrot Head Scholarship in Marine Science was established by the Tampa Bay area's most active environmental group, 7he Tampa Bay Parrot Heads In Paradise Club. Most importantly is their love and concern for the environment in which they live, work, and play. This non-profit club is devoted to the environmental restoration and preservation of the marine animals, waters, and shorelines of Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Parrot Head Scholarship in Marine Science pays tribute to a USF Marine Science graduate student who is conducting marine research in and around the waters of Tampa Bay. The award is for $2,500.



12. BRIDGE TO THE DOCTORATE ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP
    The Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship is an interdisciplinary program to increase the participation of minorities in the geosciences. The program will help provide research and professional development experiences for underrepresented U.S. minority students. The fellowship will be awarded annually to the most meritorious minority graduate student. The term "minority" as used by NSF refers to those ethnic groups that are significantly underrepresented at advanced levels of science and engineering in the U.S., i.e., Native Americans (including American Indians and Alaskan Natives), African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Pacific Islanders. This fellowship follows the same definition. In addition to academic and professional excellence, the "spirit" of this fellowship is too encourage excellence in service, community outreach, community building, professional development, and leadership. The Joint Oceanographic Institutions has contributed money for the first five years of this endowment in a joint effort with the Bridge to the Doctorate Program to reach the level necessary to insure that State Match Program will provide a match in funding. Past winners may reapply. The award is for $20,000.



13. SACKETT PRIZE FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
    The Sackett Prize for Innovative Research commemorates the substantial scientific contributions made during the distinguished career of Dr. William M. Sackett a renowned marine geochemist in USF's Department of Marine Science from 1979 to 1998. The annual Sackett Prize is awarded to a past or present graduate student with the most meritorious research project. This award is for $1000, and is made on alternate years.



14. THE UNO FEDERATION FELLOWSHIP IN MARINE SCIENCE
    The UNO Federation Fellowship In Marine Science, established in 2002, with support from the UNO Federation Community Services, Inc. The purpose of this award is to encourage Hispanic students to enter the field of Marine Science, to recognize a Hispanic student's accomplishments and potential, and in general to support Hispanic graduate students in the College of Marine Science.
    
    Monies provided for student support can be used to cover costs associated with: (1) expendable supplies, (2) equipment that is necessary for the approved projects; (3) airline tickets to travel to oceanographic cruises, or to consult with experts whose advice is crucial to the projects; (4) analytical services which are integral to approved projects; (5) tuition, and (6) other personal expenses directly associated with the student's education. The recipients of this fellowship will be outstanding and deserving graduate students of Hispanic descent.



15. GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS
    Graduate Educational Opportunity Grants provide stipends for black graduate students of $3,000 per semester; limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applicants must be formally admitted to a graduate program and nominated to the Associate Dean of the Graduate School by the chair or director of that program and the dean of the college in which the program is located. Priority is given to new students. Nominees must have a GPA of 3.0 or above in the last two years of undergraduate work and minimum GRE score of 900 (V+Q) or a minimum GMAT score of 450. Nomination forms are available in each college through the respective graduate program coordinators.



16. MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION BLACK DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
    McKnight Foundation Black Doctoral Fellowships provide full tuition plus an $11,000 stipend for minority American citizens (and women in some fields) pursuing a Ph.D. All arts and sciences, mathematics, business and engineering fields are eligible. The application deadline is January 15. Contact the Graduate School for information and applications.



17. PATRICIA ROBERTS HARRIS FELLOWSHIPS
    for women and minority students provide a stipend of $10,000 plus $6,000 for tuition, health fees, books, supplies and equipment. Applicants must be pursuing a doctorate in natural sciences, medical microbiology, psychology or engineering. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, formal acceptance into an appropriate program and demonstrated financial need. Nominations come from the chair or director of the respective Colleges. Contact the Graduate School for further information and specific guidelines.



18. DELORES A. AUZENNE FELLOWSHIP
    The Delores A. Auzenne Fellowship is a need-based state program providing $5,000 stipend per academic year to black American citizens pursuing a graduate degree in disciplines in which black students have low representation. Deadline is April 15. Information is available at the Graduate School.



19. NATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATION ACCESS PROGRAM
    The National Consortium for Educational Access Program provides a stipend of $3,000 to $5,000 for black doctoral candidates with the aim of increasing the number of minorities on college faculties. USF provides equal or greater matching funds. Information is available from the Graduate School.



20. SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAM
    The Special Summer Program for Black Graduate Students provides black graduate students with a $1,300 stipend during the summer term. Candidates must have made formal application to USF and be nominated by the dean or director of their College. The program is primarily for new students. Deadline for nomination is April 1. Nomination forms are available from the Graduate School or from graduate program coordinators.

If you desire any further information on additional sources of financial aid, you may contact the Financial Aid Office on the main campus (4202 Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620; Phone: 974-4700).