CMA Education Foundation Maritime Scholarship Program

The Scholarship Program provides financial support to students who are excelling in maritime studies in college or graduate school and to high school seniors who are interested in pursuing such studies.

Top awards ranging from $7,500 to $10,000 are paid directly to schools as tuition reimbursement.

Each year multiple one-time Scholarship Awards ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 are awarded and made payable directly to the student.

All applications are reviewed by the CMA Education Foundation Scholarship Committee and awards are approved by the Board of Directors.

Winners will be based on quality of essay or video submission, academic achievement, faculty reference and those who best demonstrate their interest in a career in the maritime industry. For the top scholarship awards applicants may be invited for an interview via Zoom.

Students who receive awards are permitted to apply again if eligibility requirements are met.

 

Congratulations to our 2023 Maritime Scholarships Recipients

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Eligible Students

  • Undergraduate and graduate school students in the United States at maritime academies (including deck, engine, and non-regimental students) or at colleges and universities that have maritime related degree programs.
  • US high school students with maritime related programs.
  • Students in their final year of high school or college if they are pursuing a maritime related education or career upon completion of their current program.
  • Professionals who are continuing their education while working in the maritime industry.
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Applications

  • All submissions of files, videos and/or photos should be titled with the student’s first and last name. For example, Jane Doe essay, Jane Doe application.
  • Applications must include application form, website/press release form, an original non-AI generated essay or alternatively a video essay, answering one of the specified essay questions, one reference from a faculty member, a resume and photo of the applicant.
  • If submitting a video essay in lieu of a written essay, videos should not exceed 4 minutes in length and be sent to Beth@cma-edu.org with a YouTube link.
  • Completed 2025 applications are due on or before 11:00am EST Sunday, March 9, 2025, to Beth@cma-edu.org
  • Applications are reviewed by the CMA EF Scholarship Committee, interviews for top awards scheduled and conducted as needed, and awards approved by the Board of Directors.
  • Recipients are notified and awards announced and distributed by June 2025.
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  • Applications must include: the application form and website/press release form, an original short written or video essay, 1 reference letter from a faculty member, a resume and a picture of the applicant.
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    video essays should be uploaded to Youtube and the link shared when the completed application is submitted to Beth@cma-edu.org.
  • Applications must include: the application form and website/press release form, a short essay, 1 reference letter from a faculty member, a resume and a picture of the applicant.
  • Submit applications to Beth Wilson-Jordan at Beth@cma-edu.org anytime before Friday, April 15, 2022.
  • Awards will be announced in June 2022.