Scholarships for Study in Antarctica
Study on the Icy South Pole
The Antarctic is one of the world’s most remote and sensitive regions. Located at the South Pole it is primarily covered by ice and snow. It is unique in that the small continent is communally shared among a variety of international agencies and countries and is a hub for scientific research.
Scholarship Programs
Michigan State University Studies in Antarctic System Science offers Biology students an incredible opportunity to study in an extreme climate. For students studying in this realm the Antarctic is a responsive laboratory in which the effects of global warming and many other phenomena are easily measured. This costly program may be offset by department scholarships offered by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. However, MSU also provides more general scholarships for students seeking scholarships for abroad study:
- MSU Federal Credit Union Scholarships are some of the most generous awards. Up to $2,000 is possible for students with the right combination of academics and financial need.
- Kellogg Foundation Scholarships are most applicable to students in this program, especially if they are majors in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the sponsor of the Antarctic program.
- Forest Akers Endowment is designed to assist students who desperately require financial support but who did not qualify for Pell Grant assistance.
The Antarctic Biology Course funded through the National Science Foundation is offered at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. The program is open to graduate and post-graduate level students in Biology. The program awards full-tuition scholarships to the most outstanding scholars participating.
University of Georgia Studies Abroad in the South Pacific and the Caribbean includes the Antarctic program. This unique opportunity offers students a chance to experience one of the most remote regions on the planet. The program offers curriculum that explores the biology and climate of the region as it relates to an array of disciplines. The university sponsors a wide array of scholarships open to students who are pursuing international studies, including:
- UGA Alumni Association Study Abroad Scholarships are awarded to those students pursuing a semester of study abroad. Qualified applicants may not have participated in international studies before.
- Katherine Murphy Scholarships go to students with GPA of 3.3 at least and are pursuing abroad studies for the first time. Preference is shown to those with financial need.
