Admission and Aid Financial Aid & Scholarships ISE Scholarships ISE Scholarships
"Semester at Sea and the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) provide $2.6 million in aid to students each year. ISE offers a broad offering of awards to assist as many students as possible. It is our mission to make sure that all qualified students interested in Semester at Sea are able to sail regardless of financial resources."
Upcoming Financial Aid Deadlines:
- Summer 2009: March 27, 2009
- Fall 2009: April 17, 2009
- Spring 2010: September 18, 2009
Need-Based Grants: These grants are awarded by the Institute for Shipboard Education to help make the program a reality for all students regardless of financial status. Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000. Download the Need-Based Grant Application (PDF)
Merit Grants: Students may apply for merit-based aid if they maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above. Additional consideration will be given to those students demonstrating leadership within their campus or community. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Seamans-Kruse Scholarship: This scholarship was made possible by the generosity of SAS alummus Scott Seamans and the Anthony H. Kruse Foundation. This partnership celebrates our shared mission to encourage young people to reach their highest potential, and to create in them the courage to "embrace risk and change" on their way to becoming future global leaders. Students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA to be considered for this award. Three $2,500 grants are awarded per semester. Download the Seamans-Kruse Scholarship Application (PDF)
Diversityabroad.com Scholarships: Please visit the diversityabroad.com website for instructions and qualifications. $5,000 scholarships are available for summer voyages; $10,000 scholarships are available for fall voyages.
Alumni Scholarships: These awards are made possible by the generosity of gifts from our alumni. Students will be expected to correspond with the donor if selected. Students must have a 3.25 GPA or have exhibited personal leadership. Awards range from $500 to $2,000.
University of California San Diego Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded by the Programs Abroad Office at UCSD. For more information, see UCSD's website. Students must be an undergraduate at UCSD to qualify. $1,000 awards are available for summer voyages and $2,500 awards are available for spring and fall voyages.
NSCS Scholarship "Scholar at Sea": Members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars are eligible to apply for this award. Requirements and application are available online. One $7,000 award available for fall and spring voyages, and five $2,000 awards available for summer voyages.
Work-Study Grants: These esteemed positions are available for industrious students with the necessary experience to be successful in their assignment. Students will be expected to work two hours per day while at sea. There will be no work expectations while in port. Work-Study grants are $4,000 for spring and fall voyages, and $3,000 for summer voyages. Students are only eligible to apply for one position per voyage. Select a position below for more information and application instructions.
