Thursday, January 22, 2009

Sea Education Association Tuition Match Scholarships

Spring 2009 Scholarships Available for University of Washington, Seattle Students!
Class 223: Ocean Exploration
March 24 - June 16, 2009

The Funding
SEA - Sea Education Association - is pleased to announce a limited number of SEA/University of Washington, Seattle Tuition Match Scholarships for Class 223, March 24 - June 16, 2009. This special scholarship will automatically be credited to your bill upon admission to the program, bringing your total tuition cost to the same amount as the spring term tuition at University of Washington, Seattle! Additional expenses include room, board, fees, & travel. However, federal financial aid may be applied to these costs; need-based financial aid is available to students who qualify for additional funding. Contact the SEA Admission Office for further information.

The Program
SEA is the only program in the world that brings students from all disciplines to the deep ocean under sail to study the science & culture of the sea. Our 12-week spring SEA Semester: Ocean Exploration program offers 17 credits & is open to students from all majors. Students first spend 6 weeks at our shore campus in the world-renowned scientific community of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, taking classes and preparing for their voyage. They then spend the next 6 weeks aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer, our 134' oceanographic research sailing vessel, traveling from Key West back to Woods Hole. For further information, please visit www.sea.edu.

The Coursework
Shore Component: SEA Campus in Woods Hole
• Oceanography, CAS NS 221 (3 credits)
• Nautical Science, CAS NS 223 (3 credits)
• Maritime Studies, CAS NS 222 (3 credits)
Sea Component: Sailing from Key West to Woods Hole
• Practical Oceanography I, XAS NS 225 (4 credits)
• Practical Oceanography II, XAS NS 226 (4 credits)

Admission Information
Why should you study the ocean? You can't afford not to. The ocean has a daily impact on your life, and you on it. SEA offers students a connection to this invaluable resource, an experience that you will likely never have access to again.

Apply online at www.sea.edu or contact the SEA Admission Office.

1-800-552-3633 ext. 770
admission@sea.edu