
The NSTSTF Undergraduate Scholarship Award will provide $8,000 to two undergraduate students who are performing research relevant to the conservation of sea turtles. These funds can be applied toward research-related travel, conference travel, materials and supplies, and student tuition and fees.
The application package for the NSTSTF Undergraduate Scholarship Award includes the following:
- A 500-word abstract of the planned research project
- A 1,000-word summary of the proposed research project
- A 500-word personal statement that includes students’ career goals, aspirations, and research interests
- A detailed budget and justification that clearly describes how students plan to use the funds
- CV or resume
- 2 letters of recommendation
- A copy of the student’s unofficial transcript
Application packages must be formatted into one PDF and emailed to Catherine Guinovart, Coordinator of Administrative Services for the Coastlines and Oceans Division in the Institute of Environment at cguinova@fiu.edu before Jan. 10, 2022.
If a student is applying for the NSTSTF Undergraduate Scholarship Award the subject line of the email should be “NSTSTF Scholarship Student’s Last Name”. The letters of recommendation for the scholarship should be emailed to cguinova@fiu.edu with the subject line “LOR NSTSTF Scholarship Student’s Last Name".

The NSTSTF Rehabilitation and Outreach Award will provide $2,500 stipends to support three students who are participating in sea turtle rehabilitation and outreach efforts through internships. This can include internships at any local zoos or aquariums, relevant nonprofit organizations, or other local entities performing sea turtle rehabilitation and outreach.
The application package for the NSTSTF Rehabilitation and Outreach Award includes the following:
- A 500-word abstract of the planned sea turtle rehabilitation and/or outreach efforts
- A 500-personal statement that includes students’ career goals, aspirations, and research interests
- CV or resume
- 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from a representative of the organization the student plans to work with)
- A copy of the student’s unofficial transcript
Application packages must be formatted into one PDF and emailed to Catherine Guinovart, Coordinator of Administrative Services for the Coastlines and Oceans Division in the Institute of Environment at cguinova@fiu.edu before Jan. 10, 2022.
If a student is applying for the NSTSTF Rehabilitation and Outreach Award the subject line of the email should be “NSTSTF RO Award Student’s Last Name”. The letters of recommendation for the scholarship should be emailed to cguinova@fiu.edu with the subject line “LOR NSTSTF RO Award Student’s Last Name”.