Scholarships

The Floating Classroom Program offers scholarships to economically disadvantaged groups. Scholarships are derived from gifts or grants, and are not expenditures of state money allocated to the Texas A&M University System. Distribution of scholarship funds is managed by an oversight committee which evaluates the needs and objectives of the group requesting the scholarship.

Scholarships are not intended to cover the full daily fee of $1,000 for group participation. Scholarships cover between 20% ($200) and 50% ($500). Financial assistance is determined by the needs of the group and the available funds. Every group is required to make the $300 enrollment deposit for each day the group will participate in the Floating Classroom Program.

Scholarship Applications

Download enrollment/scholarship form

Mail to:
William Younger
Coordinator of the Texas A&M Floating Classroom Program
Extension Marine Education Specialist
P.O. Box 18
Matagorda, Texas 77457

Eligible Groups

• Public and private schools
• Home school associations
• Boy Scouts
• Girl Scouts
• Boys & Girls Clubs
• 4-H Clubs
• Public service organizations
• Youth education/development associations
• Undergraduate classes for education majors

Scholarship Donations

The Floating Classroom Program has an on-going scholarship fund-raising campaign, and we appreciate contributions from individuals, agencies, organizations, and businesses. if you would like to donate to our scholarship fund.

Follow-up Report

If your group receives a scholarship, your group leader must submit a letter within 120 days to the Floating Classroom Program. This letter should describe the academic and group benefits gained from the Floating Classroom experience. Future scholarship applications by your group will not be considered your group does not submit the follow-up report.