HCAS Department Specific Scholarships

Program Scholarships

Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship

College: Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center
Background: The purpose of the Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in the sciences and who are engaged in outstanding research.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline:

  • Marine & Biology: July for Fall and (Pending availability of funds) November for Winter semester

  • Chemistry and Physics: December for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students enrolled in marine science or chemistry

  • Submission of a well-organized, impactful research project or proposal

  • Applicants must already have a major advisor before applying

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship

College: Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center
Background: The purpose of the Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in the sciences and who are engaged in outstanding research.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline:

  • Marine & Biology: July for Fall and (Pending availability of funds) November for Winter semester

  • Chemistry and Physics: December for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students enrolled in marine science or chemistry

  • Submission of a well-organized, impactful research project or proposal

  • Applicants must already have a major advisor before applying

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

James and Nan Farquhar Performing and Visual Arts Endowed Scholarship

College: Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center
Background: Provides support to qualified students majoring in Performing and Visual Arts.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1 for new and returning NSU students

Requirements:

  • Must declare DCMA majors in dance, music, theatre, or art & design

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

  • Talent based; audition or portfolio review required

Contact:
Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts
(954) 262-8025 | wadams@nova.edu

Additional Information:

  • Scholarship Application available

  • Renewal: Not automatic; students must reapply annually

Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship

College: Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center
Background: The purpose of the Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in the sciences and who are engaged in outstanding research.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline:

  • Marine & Biology: July for Fall and (Pending availability of funds) November for Winter semester

  • Chemistry and Physics: December for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students enrolled in marine science or chemistry

  • Submission of a well-organized, impactful research project or proposal

  • Applicants must already have a major advisor before applying

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

The Art of Peace Scholarship

Background: Supports research exploring the relationship between art and conflict resolution. Founded by Dr. Robin Cooper in memory of Peter A. Berg and Nancy J. Jagel.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

  • Must have passed the qualifying exam

  • Letter explaining eligibility and one-page summary of dissertation proposal showing incorporation of arts in research

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

Additional Information:

  • Recipients present dissertation research at a student-centered venue (e.g., Conflict Analysis and Resolution Residential Institute)

  • Renewable annually with reapplication

James O. Elmore Fund

Background: Established in 1998 as a tribute to Jim Elmore, a federal mediator and DCRS supporter. Provides partial reimbursement for conference registration and travel.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies

Requirements: Supporting documentation of conference registration and travel

Contact: hcasscholarhips@nova.edu

Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship

College: Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center
Background: The purpose of the Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in the sciences and who are engaged in outstanding research.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline:

  • Marine & Biology: July for Fall and (Pending availability of funds) November for Winter semester

  • Chemistry and Physics: December for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students enrolled in marine science or chemistry

  • Submission of a well-organized, impactful research project or proposal

  • Applicants must already have a major advisor before applying

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

NSU Fishing Tournament Scholarship

Background: Competitive scholarship for graduate students engaged in active research related to marine organisms, ecosystems, health, and conservation.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: July for Fall; November (pending funds) for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students in marine science

  • Submission of a research project or proposal

  • Must already have a major advisor

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

Other: Academic merit considered

Forman Scholarship

Background: Provides support to graduate students enrolled in marine science programs.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: July for Fall; November (pending funds) for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students in marine science

  • Submission of a well-organized, impactful research project or proposal

  • Must already have a major advisor

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

Other: Academic merit considered

Gale Research Scholarship

Background: Provides support to graduate students conducting research in marine science.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: July for Fall; November (pending funds) for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students conducting research in marine science

  • Submission of a well-organized, impactful research project or proposal

  • Must already have a major advisor

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

Other: Academic merit considered

Doyle Family Marine Conservation Science Scholarship

Background: Competitive scholarship supporting advanced research and academic efforts that impact the future sustainability of marine fish and other species.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: July for Fall; November (pending funds) for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students in marine science

  • Submission of a well-organized, impactful research project or proposal

  • Must already have a major advisor

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu

Other: Academic merit considered

Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship

College: Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center
Background: The purpose of the Walter Banks Family Research Fund Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in the sciences and who are engaged in outstanding research.

Award Amount: Varies
Deadline:

  • Marine & Biology: July for Fall and (Pending availability of funds) November for Winter semester

  • Chemistry and Physics: December for Winter

Requirements:

  • Graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) students enrolled in marine science or chemistry

  • Submission of a well-organized, impactful research project or proposal

  • Applicants must already have a major advisor before applying

Contact: HCASScholarships@nova.edu