THSOA encourages college/university students to consider a career in hydrographic surveying or other hydrospatial sciences. THSOA and its chapters provide several student scholarships in order to assist students with academic costs. Without the help of our officers, volunteers, members, and event sponsors we would not be able to provide these scholarships and we thank you for your generosity. If you have any scholarship questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]. 

National Scholarships Offered - Deadline Friday, May 16, 2025

Scholarship Types:

1. Internship Scholarship ~ Summer/Fall 2025 Internships

  • This scholarship is to be utilized by the student to participate in an internship/fellowship.
  • The value of the scholarship is up to $2000.
2. Tuition Scholarship ~ Fall 2025 Semester
  • This scholarship is to be utilized for tuition, books, or fees associated with undergraduate or graduate school attendance.
  • The value of the scholarship is up to $1000. 

3. Professional Certification / Training Scholarship ~ Summer/Fall 2025 Programs

  • This scholarship is to be used by the student to receive a professional certification or attend a professional training (e.g., BOSIET, Captain’s License, micro-credentials etc.)
  • The value of the scholarship is up to $1000 

4. Conference Attendance Scholarship~ Summer/Fall 2025

  • This scholarship is to be used by the student to attend a conference.
  • The value of the scholarship is up to $2000.

UPCOMING National Scholarships: Winter / Spring 2026 Scholarships ~ Deadline November 14, 2025

*Applicants please note: For scholarship applications that may require consideration outside these windows, the committee will review requests for internship, certification/training, and conference attendance scholarships on a rolling, case-by-case basis. Please contact the committee with any questions at [email protected].

**Industry Members please note: If you want to partner with the Scholarship Committee to fund students to attend a training or certification, contact [email protected]

Application Guidelines
  • Undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours. 
  • The applicant must be a citizen/permanent resident of The United States of America or possess a valid U.S. student visa.
  • Applications will be reviewed by THSOA Student Outreach and Scholarship Committee.
  • Students are not eligible for a national and a regional THSOA scholarship (e.g., THSOA Southeast Chapter) in the same academic year.
  • Evaluation Criteria include the following: relevance of degree, academic standing, academic honors & awards, community service and marine-related activities, essay, and letters of reference.

Application Submission

  • Please submit the scholarship application and all accompanying documents by electronic mail to [email protected].  Include your surname and the scholarship type in the subject line of the electronic mail (e.g., Browne_Internship).
  • Inquiries can be submitted to [email protected]
Download Application Form

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New England Chapter Scholarships - Now Open!

Two Award Rounds - 
         First submission deadline: 30 June 2024
         Second submission deadline: 15 November 2024
 
  • This scholarship is to be utilized for tuition, books, or fees associated with undergraduate or graduate school attendance.
  • The value of the scholarship is up to $1000.
  • Please see attached form below for requirements and submittal. 

Questions? [email protected] 

Download New England Chapter Application Form 

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Southeast Chapter Scholarships - Now Open!

Awarded January 1, 2025

 THSOA's Southeast Chapter is awarding between $6000 - $8000 worth of scholarships this year for education! Please see attached form below for requirements and submittal. 

Questions? [email protected] 

  • This scholarship is to be utilized for tuition, books, or fees associated with undergraduate or graduate school attendance.
  • The value of the scholarship is up to $1000.  

Download Southeast Chapter Application Form

Houston Chapter Scholarships for Texas

Deadline to submit applications has passed Friday, November 17th, 2023.

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THSOA National Student Outreach & Scholarship Committee members:
Scholarship Coordinator: Stephan O’Brien, USF
Members: Washington Bryan, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock 
Outreach Coordinators: Steve Evert, Stockton University; Julia Wallace, NOAA
Finance Officer: Christina Maschmeyer, NV5
Co-Chair: Corey Goodrich, TCarta
Co-Chair: Calvin Martin, USM
Objective:
To promote educational opportunities in the field of Hydrographic Sciences and create a more inclusive environment for students among THSOA members. The committee aims to identify and award scholarships to deserving students while actively engaging in outreach activities to enhance the overall student experience with the hydrographic community.