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The John V. Wehausen Graduate Scholarship

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$21,000

deadline Due: February 1, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required

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The John V. Wehausen Graduate Scholarship, with an application deadline in February, offers numerous awards of $21000 each.

Description

John Vroman Wehausen, was a professor of engineering science, emeritus, at the University of California, Berkeley, and a world leader in the field of marine hydrodynamics. The John V. Wehausen Scholarship is open to applicants worldwide who are members, in good standing, of SNAME that preferably express an interest in the study of ship hydrodynamics and wave theory, though that is not a requirement. Awards are made for one year of study leading to a Master's degree. Applicants must not receive their Master's Degree prior to 1 September of the academic year for which the scholarship applies. Scholarships for one year of study for the named scholarship may be awarded. Although applicants are not required to provide GRE scores, they will be at a disadvantage if they do not do so, regardless of graduate school admission requirements. GRE scores count as much as 15 percent of the application ranking for award consideration. Applications must be received prior to 1 February with all supporting documentation by 15 February. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers for more information.
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