Florida Sea Grant is now accepting applications for the 2025 Aylesworth Scholarship Award from Florida university students conducting research in the marine sciences. Applications are due to Florida Sea Grant by 11:30 p.m. EST, on June 9, 2025.
Established in 1984 through a joint partnership between the Aylesworth Foundation for the Advancement of Marine Science, the Southeastern Fisheries Association and the Florida Sea Grant College Program, Aylesworth scholarships are a career award that support recipients each semester until their education goals are met.
In 2024, three students were selected from three Florida universities. Their research involves 1) the study of microalgae in the Indian River Lagoon to improve researchers’ understanding of seagrass habitats, 2) how algal blooms and rising ocean temperatures affect water filtration rates of oysters, and 3) concentration on outplanting of coral in order to help successful coral restoration efforts and maintaining the key services of their ecosystems.
Eligibility Requirements:
The competition is open to any undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled full-time at one of Florida’s institutions of higher education, and pursuing any academic discipline having direct application in ocean science, ranging from biology, engineering and economics to food science, journalism and education. Aylesworth Scholarship recipients study many subjects that impact the fishing, seafood and marine industries.
Application Packets:
A complete application packet consists of the following and must be reviewed and submitted through the Florida Sea Grant eSeaGrant online application portal: eflseagrant.ifas.ufl.edu
- Resume/CV
- Personal and family information
- A statement of interest
- A statement of career goals
- A statement of financial need
- A completed financial information form (attached in portal)
- Unofficial copies of college transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
For more information, contact Florida Sea Grant Student Programs Coordinator Cassandra Sexson at fsg-students@ifas.ufl.edu.
A one-page fact sheet is available at www.flseagrant.org/publication/aylesworth-scholarship.