Maritime Studies

Seamanship is the art of operating a ship or boat.

It involves topics and development of specialised skills including: navigation and international maritime law; weather, meteorology and forecasting; watchstanding; ship-handling and small boat handling; operation of deck equipment, anchors and cables; ropework and line handling; communications; sailing; engines; execution of evolutions such as towing; cargo handling equipment, dangerous cargoes and cargo storage; dealing with emergencies; survival at sea and search and rescue; and fire fighting.

The degree of knowledge needed within these areas is dependent upon the nature of the work and the type of vessel employed by a mariner.

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Scholarships for Maritime Studies Majors

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National Space Club Keynote Scholarship

National Space Club

$20,000 November 17, 2025 See Details

Description

The National Space Club Keynote Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students with definite plans to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award.

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National Space Club Keynote Scholarship

National Space Club

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$20,000

deadline

November 17, 2025
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Description

The National Space Club Keynote Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students with definite plans to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award.

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Captains Preferred Products Annual Marine Science Scholarship

Captains Preferred Products

$1,000 March 31, 2026 See Details

Description

The Captains Preferred Products Annual Marine Science Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a degree in marine science, marine biology, oceanography, or another marine - focused discipline. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 30 - second to five - minute video of yourself...

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Captains Preferred Products Annual Marine Science Scholarship

Captains Preferred Products

award

$1,000

deadline

March 31, 2026
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Description

The Captains Preferred Products Annual Marine Science Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a degree in marine science, marine biology, oceanography, or another marine - focused discipline. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a 30 - second to five - minute video of yourself...

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Jim and Dorothy Carlson Undergraduate Benefit Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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Description

The Jim and Dorothy Carlson Undergraduate Benefit Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Preference will be given to students from Sacramento, CA.

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Jim and Dorothy Carlson Undergraduate Benefit Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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Description

The Jim and Dorothy Carlson Undergraduate Benefit Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Preference will be given to students from Sacramento, CA.

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College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship - Winthrop University

Winthrop University

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Description

The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship is available to current students at Winthrop University-College of Arts and Sciences.

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College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship - Winthrop University

Winthrop University

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Description

The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship is available to current students at Winthrop University-College of Arts and Sciences.

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