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Antarctica Expedition Scholarship Application 2028

🐧 ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

ANTARCTICA EXPEDITIONS 2028

About This Scholarship

A minimum of $60,000 in scholarship funding is available across multiple recipients
Scholarships can be used on specific polar expeditions sponsored by Blue Green Expeditions
Scholarship amounts vary depending on financial need and number of participants
Priority is given to emerging leaders, scientists, artists, image makers, educators and other early career professionals
Recipients will have the opportunity to join scientists, image-makers, and artists on a unique expedition
Participants will contribute to scientific work while sharing their experiences through storytelling and outreach

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2026 | AWARDS ANNOUNCED: November 15, 2026

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Age

Address

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Please specify:

Current school / institution:

Field of Study / Work

Please check all that apply to you:

Woman

Person of Color

Young Person (under 30)

First Generation College Student/Graduate

Scholarship Amount Requested

Brief Financial Need Statement

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why are you interested in joining this Antarctica expedition? Please describe your interest in the polar regions, what you hope to learn, and how this experience aligns with your personal or professional goals (500 words maximum)

2. How will you share your expedition experience to benefit and/or educate others? Describe your specific plans for sharing this experience with broader audiences. This could include classroom teaching, public presentations, published research, articles, social media content, art exhibitions, photography, video content, community workshops, etc. Please be as detailed as possible about your audience and methods (500 words maximum)

3. What skills, perspectives, or contributions will you bring to the expedition? Describe how you plan to contribute to the scientific work, what unique skills or perspectives you bring, and how you will collaborate with scientists, artists, and other participants (500 words maximum)

4. Why should you be considered for this scholarship? Tell us what makes you an ideal candidate for this scholarship and how it would impact your life and career (500 words maximum)

5. SCUBA Diving and Water Activities Experience. Please describe any SCUBA diving or snorkeling experience you have, including certifications (if applicable), number of dives, and locations. If you have no diving experience, please indicate your willingness and interest in participating in diving or snorkeling activities during the expedition, including any concerns or limitations you may have (300 words maximum)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Do you have any relevant experience or qualifications? List any supporting materials here including URLs showcasing samples of your work

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

TERMS AND AGREEMENT

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Content Usage Agreement

I understand and agree that any content I produce, create, or capture during the expedition (including but not limited to photographs, videos, writings, artwork, research data, educational materials, and other media) may be used by Blue Green Expeditions for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes. I grant Blue Green Expeditions a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute this content across all media platforms. I will be credited as the creator when my content is used, where reasonably possible.

Application Accuracy

I certify that all information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in disqualification or revocation of the scholarship award.

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Please submit completed application by September 15, 2026.

Questions? Contact Faith Ortins at info@bluegreenexpeditions.com