Scholarship Name:

Aquarium of the Pacific (AOP) African-American Scholar Program

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered through the AOP to African-American California students.

Award Amount:

Varies (In 2021, 10 $10,000.00 scholarships were awarded)

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript(s)  Required:

No

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1)  Must be of African-American descent; 2) Must be a California resident; 3) Must have applied, been accepted and/or be enrolled in an accredited university, community college, or trade school with field of study related to the Aquarium fields, including, but not limited to, Ocean Education, Animal Husbandry, Water Quality, Building Maintenance or Facilities, Microbiology, and Business Management; 4) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 5) Resume required; 6) Proof of application, acceptance, or enrollment in an accredited university, community college, or trade school required.

NOTE:

• Letters of recommendation must be uploaded to the following LINK.

• In 2020-2021, ten (10) $10,000.00 scholarships were awarded.

• Recipients notified NLT February 1, 2022.

Renewable:

No

Location:

 California

Eligibility Requirements:

Online application, Must be enrolled as a full-time student, Must be a U.S. citizen

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Category (ies):

Residency, Race, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Major / Field of Study,  School/College

Web Site:

https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/multimedia/africanamericanscholar

Point of Contact:

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way

Long Beach, California  90802

Telephone:  (562) 590-3100

Email:  AfricanAmericanScholar@LBAOP.ORG

Website:  https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/