Apply to the 2026 Marine Technology Society Scholarships Program

Applications are currently open for the 2026 MTS Scholarships! These are amazing opportunities for future careers and studies. Be sure to apply before the deadline, March 23rd, so you don’t miss out on these valuable programs. If you have already applied, MTS looks forward to reviewing your submission. To start an application, please visit www.mtsociety.org/scholarships.
MTS Scholarship ProgramEach year, MTS awards funding to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are accepted into or enrolled in full-time marine-related programs, with a focus on marine technology, marine engineering, or marine science. Learn more and apply! Scholarships Available to MTS Student Members: MTS Rising College Scholarship – $2,500John C. Bajus Scholarship – $1,000 Dieter Family Scholarship – Up to $1,500 The Paros-Digiquartz Scholarship – $2,000 Charles H. Bussmann Undergraduate Scholarship – $2,500 Charles H. Bussmann Graduate Scholarship – $2,500 MTS ROV Committee Scholarship – $5,000 Eligibility for Scholarships: To be considered, applicants must be active members of MTS, with student membership available for $25 per year. Additionally, applicants must be full-time graduate or undergraduate students currently enrolled in or accepted into in a 2-year or 4-year marine studies program at an accredited college, university, or technical institution. Review other eligibility requirements here.  Requirements & Evaluation Criteria: All applicants are required to submit ONE letter of recommendation. Each scholarship has a different set of criteria. Please review the criteria for the scholarship to which you are applying and visit the scholarships page for more information.

How to Apply: Complete the MTS Scholarship Form.  Applications for the scholarships are streamlined into a single form, allowing you to apply for multiple opportunities at once. Scholarship applications are due on March 23, 2026
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Have questions on MTS Scholarships? Check out the FAQs.For more information or to make a donation to MTS Scholarships, or for general inquiries, contact Grace Thompson at grace.thompson@mtsociety.org