Scholarship Opportunities

Henry H. Anderson, Jr. Sail Training Scholarships

The Henry H. Anderson, Jr. Sail Training Scholarships are awarded to individuals and organized groups who are genuinely interested in experiencing sail training and education under sail. Applicants must show a demonstrated need for financial assistance. Also, applicants must describe, in writing, what they feel they will achieve by participating in the sail training experience. Guidelines for submitting this information are included in the application form.

Individuals: The applicant must be between 14 and 19 years of age. The sail training experience should be of at least four days duration. Maximum award to an individual: up to 75% of program fee; maximum award - $750

Groups: Organized groups may include, but are not limited to: school classes; youth groups; scout troops; religious groups or community organizations. The sail training or education program should be appropriate to the age of the group and may be of any duration. Maximum award to a group: up to 50% of program fee; maximum award - $1,500

Please see the following link for more information and for a printable application: http://www.sailtraining.org/contribute/HHAScholarships.htm

Ernestine Bennett Memorial Scholarship

Ernestine Bennett Memorial Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are genuinely interested in experiencing sail training and education under sail. Applicants must show a demonstrated need for financial assistance. Also, applicants must describe, in writing, what they feel they will achieve by participating in the sail training experience. Guidelines for submitting this information are included in the application form.

Ernestine Bennett Memorial Scholarship Program offers equal opportunity to students ages 14 and over and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, or religious affiliation.

Please see the following link for more information and for a printable application: http://www.sailtraining.org/contribute/EBMScholarship.htm