Semester at Sea is committed to offering unique service opportunities while sailing on a voyage. As such, the IMPACT scholarship has been established to recognize students demonstrating a commitment to service in their community and home institution and a ...
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For students focusing in Environmental Studies or Environmental Sciences with a strong academic record in their discipline.
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One Dean's Award is awarded for every Fall and Spring SEA Semester class (excludes SEA Summer programs). This award is based on academic achievement, educational experiences and intellectual curiosity.
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Awarded to a student whose parent participated in a SEA Semester program.
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For students focusing their undergraduate studies in the humanities and demonstrating a strong academic record.
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These scholarships are awarded by the Center for Global Education and Exchange to undergraduate students at UH-Hilo.
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For Colorado residents attending Colorado State University (CSU), Semester at Sea Affiliate scholarships are awarded on ISE’s behalf by the Office of International Programs (OIP) at CSU.
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Awarded to a student who has participated in a previous SEA Semester program.
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For students who have previous research experience in the natural sciences, social sciences or the humanities.
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Each Rolex Scholarship provides a hands-on introduction to underwater and other aquatic-related endeavours for a young person considering a career in an underwater-related discipline.
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These grants are awarded by the Institute for Shipboard Education to help make the program a reality for all students regardless of financial status.
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Awarded to a student who has participated in one of the high school seminars.
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For students with a background in nautical science, navigation, sailing or seafaring.
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This scholarship is available once per year to a deserving student majoring in Journalism.
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For students with a record of leadership in clubs, sports, student government, campus organizations, etc.
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The Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) is pleased to offer a scholarship for students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) or Predominately Black Institutions to participate in spring or fall Semester at Sea voyages.
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