Programs

Marine & Maritime Scholarship

 

Congrats to our 2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients

The EYC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Eastport Yacht Club, is thrilled to announce the awarding of scholarships totaling over $20,000 to a group of exceptional students who share a deep passion for water and boating. These scholarships will facilitate their pursuit of marine and maritime education, empowering them to make significant contributions to these industries.
Each student will receive $1,000 per semester, contingent upon maintaining academic excellence and dedicating themselves to the Marine and Maritime Industries. Becky Ranzenbach, Chair of the EYC Foundation, expresses her enthusiasm for the outstanding applicants this year, stating, “We are thrilled to provide support to these students as they embark on their educational journeys.”

For the 2023-2024 academic year, six new outstanding students have been selected to receive the scholarships. The recipients are as follows:

  • Caleb Brockett from Adamstown, MD will continue to study naval architecture at Webb Institute in New York. After completing his undergraduate studies, he plans to pursue a Master’s degree in naval architecture at the University of Michigan or Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is currently considering a career in either ship design with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, in Maryland, or in commercial maritime salvage.
  • Luke Carter from Riva, MD will study composite boat building at the Landing School in Maine. After his first year at the Landing School focusing on composite boatbuilding, Luke plans to study yacht design or marine systems during his second year, before launching a long-term career in the marine industry, in the marine trades, as a yacht designer, or even owning his own business.
  • Julia Kruesi from Annapolis, MD will study marine science at the University of Delaware. After completing a degree in marine science, Julia wants to help communities tackle marine environmental challenges, including marine pollution and ecosystem sustainability, such as the health of the blue crab and oyster populations on the Chesapeake Bay.
  • Beatrice Waterman from Catonsville, MD will study marine transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. After earning an undergraduate degree in marine transportation and an unlimited tonnage deck officer’s license, Beatrice intends to make her career in sailboat racing, in whatever capacity that she can.
  • Archer Crane of Malvern, PA will study marine engineering at Maine Maritime Academy. Having already spent nine months sailing the world on the Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet, Archer will now focus on earning an undergraduate degree in marine engineering and an unlimited tonnage engineering officer’s license. He plans to pursue a career as an engineering officer aboard a ship with the goal of advancing to Chief Engineer.
  • Zachary Hardy of Falls Church, VA will study marine transportation at Maine Maritime Academy. While earning an undergraduate degree in marine transportation and earning an unlimited tonnage deck officer’s license, Zachary will be considering career options as a Coast Guard officer, a ship’s officer on a commercial ship, or working in the yachting industry.

Additionally, the EYC Foundation has renewed scholarships for seven reapplicants, including Will Arnone (studying Vessel Operations & Technology at Maine Maritime), Chris Grieves (studying Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at Webb Institute), Christopher Kaminiskas (studying Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University), James Breil (studying Naval Architecture at the University of Michigan), Dylan Bender (studying Marine Transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy), Nathaniel Gifford (studying Marine Transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy), and Teleri Wilt, the recipient of the Stephen Voorhis Memorial Scholarship (studying Marine Transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy).

Looking to contribute to the EYC Foundation? Donate or participate in their Annual Virtual Auction Fundraiser taking place September 14 – 24th.

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Apply for the Marine & Maritime Scholarship

In keeping with our mission, the Marine and Maritime Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to students who choose to pursue a career in the marine or maritime Industry.  Every year the Eastport Yacht Club Foundation awards approximately $20,000 in scholarships to high school graduates pursuing marine or maritime education, payable $1000/semester or $2000/year to the school or training program’s business office or Bursar.

Applicant Directions – ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

General Criteria for Eligibility. Applicants must:

  • Hold US citizenship or lawful US residency as shown by ONE of the following:
    • Copy of US passport (current or expired).
    • Copy of US civil issued birth certificate.
    • Copy of Alien Registration Card (also known as Green Card).
    • Copy of Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate.
  • Be a high school graduate.
  • Have been admitted to a college, school or training program that charges tuition and/or room-and-board (or in which students are responsible for arranging their own room-and-board), to study or train in a field related to the marine or maritime industry in order to pursue a career in that field.
  • Meet the GPA admission criteria of the college, training program, or choice of study.
  • Be a resident of Maryland or its contiguous states and district (DC, DE, PA, VA, WV).

Application Requirements – First Time Applicants must submit:

  • Application form.
  • Proof of US citizenship or permanent US residency.
  • Proof of admission to a marine or maritime school or training program.
  • Most recent student transcript that identifies GPA
  • Typed essay on the following (up to 400 words):
    “Tell me about experiences that influenced your decision to pursue a marine or maritime career and how these experiences will help you in your choice of a specific career”
  • At least one letter of reference must accompany this application (from a teacher who is familiar with your career goals and aptitude).
  • NOTE: First-time applicant submittal of ACT/SAT scores is optional.

Application Requirements – Reapplication for Previous Recipients of the EYC Foundation Marine & Maritime Scholarship

  • Application form.
  • Most recent student transcript that identifies your GPA.
  • Short paragraph that describes how this year of study has impacted your path to your marine & maritime career.
  • NOTE: A picture of you in a marine or maritime environment is requested, but not required.  This will be used for to publicize the scholarship program.

Directions for Completing Fillable PDF

Applications are due for the 2024-2025 year by May 15, 2024.

Applications should be submitted electronically to EYCFScholarships@gmail.com, or mailed to EYC Foundation:
ATTN: Marine and Maritime Scholarship Committee,
PO Box 3205, 317 First Street, Annapolis, MD 21403.

Apply for the Marine & Maritime Scholarship

Applications are due for the 2024-2025 year by May 15, 2024. 

 

Applications should be submitted electronically to EYCFScholarships@gmail.com, or mailed to EYC Foundation:

ATTN: Marine and Maritime Scholarship Committee,

PO Box 3205, 317 First Street, Annapolis, MD 21403.

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Past Marine & Maritime Scholarship Recipients

The EYC Foundation is excited to announce this year’s EYCF scholarship recipients. The Foundation awards roughly $20,000 each year to students seeking post-high school education opportunities in the Marine and Maritime fields. EYCF awards each student with $1,000 per semester as long as they maintain their grades and focus on the Marine and Maritime Industries. This year there was a strong field of applicants and EYCF is very excited to support these students on their journey towards a career in the Marine and Maritime industries.

2022-2023 Marine & Maritime Scholarship Recipients

James Breil – SUNY Maritime majoring in Naval Architecture

Will Arnone – Maine Maritime Academy majoring in Marine Transportation

Tyler Munson – St. Mary’s College of Maryland majoring in Marine Science

Teleri Wilt – Massachusetts Maritime Academy majoring in Marine Transportation

Connor McKee – U.S. Naval Academy studying Maritime Science and Engineering

Chris Grieves* – Webb Institute majoring in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Chris Kaminskas – Coastal Carolina University majoring in Marine Science

Andrew Artaserse – California Statue University Maritime Academy majoring in Marine Transportation

Kyle Murphy – Webb Institute majoring in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Ally Snead – The University of Connecticut majoring in Chemical Engineering

Einar Sharpe – Apprenticeshop studying Boatbuilding and Seamanship

Dylan Bender – California Statue University Maritime Academy majoring in Marine Transportation

Nathaniel Gifford -Massachusetts Maritime Academy majoring in Marine Transportation

2021-2022 Marine & Maritime Scholarship Recipients

Riley Edwards – University of Tampa and majoring in Marine Science/Biology

Will Arnone – Maine Maritime Academy for Marine Transportation

Ksanthipi Lapa – SUNY Maritime College for International Transportation and Trade

Teleri Wilt – Massachusetts Maritime Academy for Marine Transporation

Max Applegate – Massachusetts Maritime for Transportation

Chris Grieves* – Webb Institute for Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Chris Kaminskas – Coastal Carolina University for Marine Science

Kaila Kotkiewicz – SUNY Maritime for International Transportation & Trade

Kyle Murphy – Webb Institute for Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

Ally Snead – The University of Connecticut for Chemical Engineering

 

*Recipient of the Stephen Voorhis Memorial Scholarship

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