Programs:
 TJ Stockdale Memorial Scholarship - The Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation seeks applicants for the academic year 2004 - 2005 TJ Stockdale Memorial Scholarship. Undergraduate students who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to our beaches and waves consistent with the Surfrider Mission are invited to apply. This $1,000 award will be given to one undergraduate or graduate student based upon the merits displayed in his/her completed application.
A resident of Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Trevor "TJ" Stockdale (pictured) started surfing at the age of 8. His dad, Danny, also a life-long surfer, introduced TJ to surfing, and together they shared many surf adventures. He was a longtime employee and team rider for Eastern Lines Surf Shop in Belmar. He was a senior member of the Ocean Grove Lifesaving Association and Ocean Grove Surfing Association.
TJ loved the ocean and loved to surf. It was not only his playground, it was his home. He left behind his parents Danny and Wendy, sister Casie, and his crew at Eastern Lines Surf Shop. It is an honor for us to be able to offer this scholarship in his name.
Please click here for the Scholarship Guidelines and Application. Questions regarding the TJ Stockdale Memorial Scholarship should be addressed to: bnse@aol.com
Robin McAlister, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - The Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation seeks applicants for the academic year 2004 - 2005 Robin McAlister, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be a student of Brick Township High School who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to our beaches and waves consistent with the Surfrider Mission.
This $500 - $1,000 award will be given to one recipient based upon the merits displayed in his/her completed application. Monies may be used for tuition and/or books at an accredited college, university or vocational school.
Robin McAlister, Jr., a talented musician and great friend, was a lifelong lover of the ocean and being a part of the Jersey Shore. Being within reach of such an expansive and powerful force helped shape the gentle, loving soul that was his essence. The rhythm of his life coincided with the tides and waves; his spirit lives on in the wind, the thunder and the swell.
A resident of Ortley Beach, he left behind his parents Robin Sr. and Monica, sister Erin, and his mates in music and on the beach. We are privileged to offer this scholarship in his name.
Please click here for the Scholarship Guidelines and Application. Questions regarding the Robin McAlister, Jr. Memorial Scholarship should be addressed to: bnse@aol.com
Thomas Pratte Memorial Scholarship - The Surfrider Foundation seeks applicants for the academic year 2004-2005, Thomas Pratte Memorial scholarships. These Scholarships were created in honor of the late Thomas Pratte, one of the Foundation's founding members and first executive director. He dedicated his life to advocating the preservation of oceans, waves and beaches.
"Tom Pratte was a co-founder of the Surfrider Foundation and surfing's first full-time environmental advocate," said Kira Stillwell, Chapter activist and Chair of the Program Committee of the Board of Directors. "He dedicated his life to the study and preservation of waves and beaches. It is a reflection of the growth and health of our Foundation, and our unwavering commitment to supporting our membership, that we are now expanding our level of assistance to those who are following in the path that Tom has blazed."
Applications are invited from upper level Undergraduates, Masters and Ph.D. level students from a wide range of fields, including, but not limited to: oceanography, marine affairs, environmental sciences, public policy, community planning and natural resources. All applicants should demonstrate exceptional commitment to academic pursuits, work and/or research in an area consistent with the Surfrider Foundation Mission and Guiding Principles.
For more information, please visit www.surfrider.org/programs/pratte.asp. Questions regarding the Thomas Pratte Scholarships should be addressed to: prattescholarship@surfrider.org
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