Scholarships

A scholarship fund was established to ease financial barriers of participation in the 2025 conference for members of small community-based organizations, Tribes and Native-led organizations, students and early career professionals, and people from under-resourced and/or otherwise marginalized communities.  

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and supporters, we are able to provide a limited number of conference fee waiver scholarships. We hope that this fund will support a more accessible and inclusive State of the Estuary Conference.

The scholarship application window will close on Monday, October 6 at 11:59pm PT. 

FAQs

How do I apply for a scholarship?

Interested applicants can apply for a conference scholarship via our Google Form (also embedded at the bottom of this page).

Who is prioritized for scholarships?

Priority is given to members of Tribes and Native-led organizations, small community-based organizations (CBOs), students and early career professionals, and people from under-resourced and/or otherwise marginalized communities.

When is the deadline to submit a scholarship application?

The deadline to submit a scholarship application has been extended to Monday October 6, 2025.

When will I hear back with the status of my request?

Applicants will be notified with the results of their request by early October.

Who should I contact with questions?

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship process, please contact Diana Fu, diana.fu@sfestuary.org.