FHPA Minority Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/2/2024

Closes: 4/30/2024

The FHPA Minority Scholarship offers financial assistance to students of historically underserved populations who plan to enter a career as a harbor pilot. Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a maritime academy, pursuing a degree in the shipping industry are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students planning for a career in Florida.

Win up to

$2,500

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Minimum 2.50 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

Undergraduate student

Seeking a bachelor's degree in the shipping industry

Attending one of the following maritime academies: Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, S.U.N.Y. Maritime College, California Maritime Academy, Texas A&M University at Galveston, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, or Great Lakes Maritime Academy

Planning to pursue a career as a state harbor pilot

Historically underserved population

Completed firstyear sea-term Preference is given to students planning for a career in Florida.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate

Location

Country: US

Intended Area of Study

Shipping Industry

Minimum GPA

2.5

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