Ventana Surfboards & Supplies is committed to being the most environmentally responsible surf company on the planet.
They donate a portion of their profits to ocean conservation, and they are passionate about encouraging the future generations to carry on their mission. The Ventana Ocean Conservation Scholarship seeks to support students who care about ocean conservation and are passionate about making a difference.
High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students are eligible to apply if their major is related to ocean conservation. This includes marine biology, ocean conservation, marine science, environmental science, etc. To apply, write about why you care about protecting the oceans and how your degree will help you do so.
Why do you care about protecting our oceans, and how do you plan to use your degree to do so?
The application deadline is Jul 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 15, 2024.
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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 Aug 15, 2024. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.