SNAME Undergraduate Scholarships
Offered by Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
About This Scholarship
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), founded in 1893, is the leading professional society for the people who design and build ships and ocean structures. Its scholarship program supports student members studying naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean engineering, and other fields directly tied to the maritime industry.
At the undergraduate level, the society awards the Mandell and Lester Rosenblatt Undergraduate Scholarship and the Robert N. and Helen H. Herbert Undergraduate Scholarship, each worth up to $6,000. Selection weighs academic performance alongside demonstrated passion for the marine field and active involvement in SNAME itself — student sections, papers, and society events all count. A parallel graduate program awards named scholarships worth up to $21,000 annually for advanced study.
SNAME membership is a genuine prerequisite rather than a formality: applicants must have joined at least four months before the application deadline, so students eyeing the June 1 undergraduate deadline need to be members in the fall. Student membership is inexpensive and open to anyone enrolled in a relevant degree program, making this an accessible award for maritime engineering students who plan ahead.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate student in naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean engineering, or a field directly related to the maritime industry
- Must be a SNAME member at least four months before the application deadline (student membership is open and low-cost)
- Must submit a 500-600 word essay demonstrating passion for the marine field and involvement with SNAME
- Evidence of professionalism and ongoing SNAME participation is part of selection
How To Apply
- Join SNAME as a student member well in advance (at least four months before the deadline), then submit the scholarship application through sname.org with transcripts, the 500-600 word supporting essay, and supporting documentation. Undergraduate applications are due by June 1, with supporting documentation accepted through mid-June.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a SNAME member?
Yes, and timing matters: you must have been a member for at least four months before the application deadline. Student membership is open to anyone in a relevant degree program.
How much are the undergraduate awards?
The Rosenblatt and Herbert undergraduate scholarships each award up to $6,000. SNAME's graduate program awards up to $21,000 annually for advanced maritime study.
What fields qualify?
Naval architecture, marine engineering, and ocean engineering are the core fields, but other majors directly related to the maritime industry are eligible.