Do you love the ocean and the outdoors? Do you have an interest in studying wild and diverse ecosystems? Do you dream of one day working as a Marine Biologist? Get ready for the summer adventure of a lifetime!

The Ocean Awareness Essay Contest is a great way to explore a career as a science writer–and possibly win thousands of dollars doing it!

Submissions will be accepted September 15, 2012 – June 15, 2013

Beneath The Sea, founded in 1976, is committed to encouraging young people to learn about our oceans. They offer a variety of educational programs, including the Sea of Tomorrow Society’s Scholarships. The scholarships, offered to young people in the 13 to 30 years of age range, provide financial assistance and encouragement to those who are interested in learning about and pursuing a marine-related career path. Six scholarships are offered this year.

The application deadline is January 15, 2013.

PRODIGIES, an online series created by Radical Media, wishes to highlight a student involved in marine- or freshwater-related issues. What better way to identify extraordinary students connected with water-related issues than through our national program on the ocean sciences? The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is looking for nominations of exceptional students whose passion, conviction [...]