SCHOLARSHIPS

WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK!

Grays Harbor Historical Seaport is proud to help provide scholarships to speed graduates on their path to marine or maritime careers and preserve maritime history. Learn more about applying here!

Maritime Educational Scholarships

Preserving maritime history for future generations begins with education. What’s better than learning through firsthand experience? In our mind, nothing! Through partnerships with several philanthropic organizations, we are proud to provide information on how to receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships for individuals and organizations in need. Read on for more information and how to apply.

Magic Cabinet Foundation Scholarships

The Magic Cabinet Foundation helps us to provide up to 85% of the cost per person for sailing field trips to the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport for Title I public schools that can demonstrate financial need. These educational scholarships provide a priceless experience, including our standard two-hour Voyage of Explorers sailing trip. The normal price of the field trip is $35. With the Magic Cabinet Foundation educational scholarship, qualified Title I schools receive a rate of $5.25 per person. In order to qualify, a school must submit documentation from the United States Department of Education indicating their Title I status as well as a statement of how students will benefit from the program. Scholarships are reviewed as they are received, and the number of scholarships awarded is based solely on funding. Download the Title I Scholarship Application and upload the completed form here. For more information, call us at 800-200-5239 or fill out our contact form.

Tall Ships America Scholarships

Individuals and groups of all ages are eligible for scholarships through generous donors like Tall Ships America and Seafarer Collective. There are several scholarship categories and award amounts available. Please read below for more details on these maritime educational scholarships and to see if you qualify.

All-Age Groups

Anyone can apply for a Henry H. Anderson Sail Training Scholarship directly through Tall Ships America. These scholarships provide funding for up to 50% of the cost of a program every quarter. The maximum award of $1,500 may also be available for fourth and fifth-grade school groups as well as any other type of group that meets the grant requirements established by Tall Ships America.

Ages 16-19

Are you at least 16 years of age and attending the Two Weeks Before the Mast Program? You may be eligible for a Henry H. Anderson Sail Training Scholarship through Tall Ships America to fund up to 75% of your program. The maximum award of this scholarship is $750 and is awarded every quarter. Please read through the scholarship requirements before applying directly through Tall Ships America.

Ages 19+

Tall Ships America offers individuals who support the interests and objectives of the US-flagged passenger vessel industry scholarships through the Ernesting Bennett Memorial Sail Training Scholarship program. Apply directly through the PVF.

Future Crew Member

Tall Ships America also offers Crew Development grants to fund up to 50% of a completed program. Don’t let the cost of an educational program stop you from meeting your goals. This maritime educational scholarship can help you prepare to test for your U.S. Coast Guard license. See their website for more information and to apply.

The Seafarer Collective Scholarships

New scholarships are available for individuals aged 18 to 35 who seek to prepare for a maritime career. Are you trying to get your Merchant Mariner Credential? These maritime educational scholarships can help you get there. To learn more, visit the Seafarer Collective Website.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK!

Our vision is to preserve our maritime history through hands-on education and experiences, and that all starts with you!  We have partnered with the following generous organizations to help ease the financial burden for those that want to learn but need a little help getting there.

Magic Cabinet Foundation Scholarships

Voyage of Explorers

Title I public schools that can demonstrate financial need can apply for our Voyage of Explorers Scholarship funded by the Magic Cabinet Foundation. The scholarship pays up to 85% of the per person costs of sailing field trips.

A standard 2 hour Voyage of Explorers sailing field trip is $35; qualified Title I schools can have this rate reduced to $5.25 per person. Schools must submit a letter demonstrating they are designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Title I school and how students will benefit from the program. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received and awards amounts are determined by the amount of funding remaining. Download the Title I Scholarship Application and upload the completed form here. For more information, please call us at 800-200-5239 or contact us.

Tall Ships America Scholarships

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The Henry H. Anderson Sail Training Scholarship, available through Tall Ships America, funds up to 50% of a program’s cost ($1,500 maximum award) on a quarterly basis. Fourth and fifth grade school groups in public and private schools may be eligible for these funds, as well as any other type of group that meets the grant requirements. Applications must be submitted directly to Tall Ships America.

The Henry H. Anderson Sail Training Scholarship, available through Tall Ships America, can fund up to 75% of your Two Weeks Before the Mast program cost ($750 maximum award) and is available on a quarterly basis. For details and eligibility, read through the grant requirements. Though the program offers grants for people 14 to 19, our minimum age limit is 16. Applications must be submitted directly to Tall Ships America.
The Ernestine Bennett Memorial Sail Training Scholarship, available through Tall Ships America Passenger Vessel Foundation provides scholarships for individuals “who support the interests and objectives of the US-flagged passenger vessel industry.” Contact the PVA directly.
Are you a crew member preparing to test for your U.S. Coast Guard license?

The Tall Ships America Crew Development Grant can pay for up to 50% of the total cost of the course or program you successfully complete. More information is available on their website.

For more information on Tall Ships America scholarships, go to their website.

The Seafarer Collective Scholarships

Maritime training scholarships and crew development grants are coming in 2020! The Seafarer Collective program will include full scholarships for applicants ages 18 to 35 to learn job skills in preparation for a maritime career. Crew development grants will provide funding to obtain your Merchant Mariner Credential for Grays Harbor sailors with the required sea time. To learn more and to be notified of these scholarships as they become available, visit the Seafarer Collective website and sign up for the TSC email list.

Man Teaches Children to Pull Rope on Tall Ship
Kelly Bosun
Man Sitting High Up on Tall Ship Keeps Watch