Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

SNAME offers competitive scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students of naval architecture and marine engineering. Students with exceptional academic credentials are encouraged to apply.

Interested in supporting Scholarships? You can contribute to the SNAME General Scholarship Fund or give to specific scholarships through the links below. See the scholarship giving page for more information.

Graduate Scholarships

	Graduate Scholarships Program The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers's Graduate Scholarships Program bestows multiple scholarships in honor of living and deceased SNAME Members. Applicants use a single application to apply for all scholarships within the program. The Wehausen Graduate Scholarship utilizes a seperate application (see below). Since its inception in 1933, the SNAME Graduate Scholarship Program has awarded millions of dollars of scholarship awards to students in the naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean engineering and marine industry related fields. North American applicants must study in approved institutions in the U.S., Canada, or abroad, while non-U.S./Canadian graduate applicants must study in approved U.S. or Canadian schools. Applicants must not receive their Masters Degree prior to October 1 of the year in which they are applying for their scholarship. Generally, applicants are not expected to receive their Master's Degree prior to April 15 of the academic year in which graduate study is undertaken. Multiple awards of up to $20,000 are made annually, seven of which are designated as follows: #1 - The Wilbur N. Landers Scholar (contribute) #2 - The William M. Kennedy Scholar (contribute) #3 - The Tommy L. Richards Scholar (contribute) #4 - The Alan C. McClure Scholar (contribute) #5 - The Frederick H. Todd Scholarship (contribute) #6 - The David A. O'Neil Scholarship (contribute) #7 - The Arthur J. Haskell Scholarship (contribute) Scholarship Application SNAME Contact: Erlinda Faustino Applications must be received prior to February 1st with all supporting data by February 15th for Scholarships Committee review.

John V. Wehausen 1913 - 2005	John V. Wehausen Graduate Scholarship for Advanced Study in Ship Hydrodynamics and Wave Theory John Vroman Wehausen, professor of engineering science, emeritus, at the University of California, Berkeley, and a world leader in the field of marine hydrodynamics. Besides being a popular and dedicated teacher, at the University of California, Berkeley, Wehausen contributed to original scientific research in the areas of ship waves, ship maneuverability, floating systems in waves, and ship-generated solitary waves. He was an advocate of systematic theoretical analysis based on rational mechanics principles. The Wehausen Scholarship is open to U.S. and international applicants who are members of SNAME, or another recognized marine society. Awards are made for one year of study leading to a Master’s Degree in naval architecture/marine engineering/ocean engineering. Applicants must not receive their Master Degree prior to April 15th of the academic year for which the scholarship applies. Scholarship of up to $6,000 for one year of full-time study for the named scholarship may be awarded. Scholarship Application SNAME Contact: Erlinda Faustino Applications must be received prior to February 1st with all supporting data by February 15th for Scholarships Committee review. Contribute to support exceptional students of the naval arts and sciences.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Mandell Rosenblatt Lester Rosenblatt 1903-1966 1920-2003	Mandell and Lester Rosenblatt Undergraduate Scholarship Mandell and Lester Rosenblatt founded M. Rosenblatt & Son, Inc. in 1947. Through the unending drive of its founders, the company grew to be one of the world's largest private naval architecture and marine engineering firms. The founders led the company in the design and development of all types of naval and commercial ships. The Rosenblatts' expertise extended from aircraft carriers and submarines to tankers, tugs and high performance craft. Many of the world's most innovative designs can be attributed to the company. SNAME remembers and celebrates the combined legacy of Mandell and Lester Rosenblatt through the scholarship dedicated in their names. First awarded in 2007, the Mandell and Lester Rosenblatt Scholarship provides a maximum award of $6,000 to an undergraduate scholar having a passion for naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, and displaying evidence of professionalism and involvement in SNAME. Scholarship Application SNAME Contact:Erlinda Faustino The Roesnblatt and Herbert Scholarships share a single application. Applicants will be considered for both scholarships. The deadline for application submission is June 1, with all supporting documents due by June 15. Contribute to support exceptional students of the naval arts and sciences.

Robert N. Herbert 1924-1999	Robert N. Herbert Undergraduate Scholarship In 1963 Robert N. Herbert, Naval Architects opened for business. Bob Herbert started this venture with a clear vision of the type of work he wanted to do, and most importantly, how he wanted to do business. His keen sense for innovation, and his honest, straightforward manner helped build long term relationships with his clients. Herbert was also an innovative employer who realized the importance of providing employees with a stake in the company. The company was incorporated as Herbert Engineering Corp. in 1975, with all shares owned by employees who actively participate in the company's management. SNAME remembers and celebrates the legacy of Mr. Herbert through the scholarship dedicated in his name. First awarded in 2008, the Robert N. Herbert Undergraduate Scholarship provides a maximum award of $5,000 to an undergraduate scholar having a passion for naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, and displaying evidence of professionalism and involvement in SNAME. Scholarship Application SNAME Contact:Erlinda Faustino The Roesnblatt and Herbert Scholarships share a single application. Applicants will be considered for both scholarships. The deadline for application submission is June 1, with all supporting documents due by June 15. Contribute to support exceptional students of the naval arts and sciences.