Joseph Anthony Venuti Jr. was an avid reef aquarist and early mentor of the Boston Reefers Society.
Joe was a pioneer in the greater-Boston marine scene when captive fish and coral care were in their genesis. Working as an importer and saltwater aquarium store owner in the late 60s and early 70s, Joe’s store supplied ornamental fish to public aquariums, including the New England Aquarium. Leveraging his professional engineering background, he helped countless local reef-keepers further their knowledge of captive marine science.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joseph A. Venuti by supporting aspiring marine science students so they can cover their educational expenses. Any student who is majoring in marine science with a focus on the conservation of reef environments may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, describe where you would focus your time and energy in marine sciences and what your ultimate goals and dreams are.
Please describe where you would focus your time and energy in marine sciences. Additionally, please describe your ultimate goals and dreams.
The application deadline is Aug 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Sep 1, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 1, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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