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Registration & Registration Scholarships Open for NMEA 2026 Student Day
We are excited to announce that registration and registration scholarship applications are officially open for Student Day at NMEA 2026! Hosted by the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), this year’s conference theme is "Meeting of the Waters." Student Day is a dedicated, one-day program designed for students (ages 13+) to connect with marine science professionals, share their own research, and explore careers in ocean conservation.
Ways to Participate
There are two ways for students to join us in 2026:
1. In-Person Student Day at NMEA
When: July 14, 2026, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, Maryland
Cost: $70 (Includes NMEA membership)
Scholarships: Available to cover $50 of the registration fee.
2. Virtual Participation
Scholarship Information
We want to ensure this experience is accessible to as many students as possible. Please keep the following in mind:
Deadline: Scholarship applications are being accepted through June 1, 2026.
Notification: Recipients will be notified by June 8, 2026.
Please Note: Scholarship funds are limited. Application for scholarship funds does not guarantee receipt of funds.
Ready to apply? Find full details and the application link here: https://www.marine-ed.org/conference/2026/student
We look forward to seeing you (in person or virtually) this July!
Questions? Contact students@marine-ed.org.
