Coastal Field Housing Awards

Because of generous donor support, Coastal Field Housing Awards are available for students who are seeking field housing at the coast and in need of financial assistance. These awards are for students studying at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

ELIGIBILITY -- All must be true:

· Undergraduate or graduate student

· Enrolled in OSU courses at Hatfield Marine Science Center.

· Financial need is considered

· Will be in residence at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

· Studies at Hatfield further the student’s marine-related academic pursuits and experiences

· Limited to Hatfield Marine Science Center field housing costs only

DETAILS

· Up to $400 per award

· Multiple awards are available · Awards will be distributed into the student's OSU account after Hatfield Marine Science Center Housing is confirmed.

· If applying for more than one term, submit a separate application for each term.

Winter 2025

· Application opens Sunday, November 17

· Closes Friday, December 6

· To be used for Winter 2025 and/or Spring 2025

Spring 2025

· Application opens Monday, February 10

· Closes Monday, March 3

· To be used for Spring 2025

Summer 2025

· Application opens Monday, April 14

· Closes Monday, May 14

· To be used for Summer 2025

Fall 2025

· Application opens Friday, August 1

· Closes Friday, August 29

· To be used for Fall 2025

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ON SCHOLARDOLLARS

THE MACO COASTAL HOUSING AWARDS ARE REVIEWED AND AWARDED USING THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

1. Application answers are well thought out and clearly written.

2. What Spring, Summer or Fall 2024 OSU courses are you taking to study at Hatfield Marine Science Center? Give course numbers (e.g., FW 302)

3. How do your studies at Hatfield Marine Science Center further your academic pursuits? (<300 words)

4. Describe your financial need related to why you need field housing assistance.

5. What is your requested award amount? Please use the published HMSC Housing Rates to calculate your request.

Note: The actual amount awarded may depend on the number of qualified applicants so we may fund as many students as possible.

Application Details 

Eligibility: Must be a current OSU student at the time of the funds being awarded

MACO Coastal Field Housing Awards Application: Apply on ScholarDollars by searching, “MACO Coastal Housing Award". 

Questions?

Contact Cynthia Leonard, MACO Academic Advisor at [email protected]