To that end, we will present scholarships to 10 students for the next BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit being held in Monterey, California August 24-29, 2010.

This group of scholarship recipients will be presented with student delegate passes which provides access to BLUE’s Industry Conference programs and mentoring workshops designed specifically for emerging talent.

Students will be given opportunity to gain practical insights to improve their skills and confidence in the art of underwater filmmaker or photography as well as access to conservation panels that will increase awareness and appreciation for the ocean environment. This will be accomplished through classroom and field instruction, as well as personal interaction with some of the world's best-known and highly skilled ocean filmmakers and photographers.

Mature high school and college students who demonstrate a serious interest in ocean/underwater filmmaking and photography should consider applying for one of the scholarships. Eligible students must be 16 years old by August 1, 2010.

The scholarship covers all fees related to BLUE’s Industry Conference registration and participation in the appropriate hands-on workshop. Please Note: At this time travel to and from Monterey, transportation to and from the Conference location, lodging and most food expenses are the responsibility of the student.

The scholarship program is made possible through the generous donations from individuals and BLUE’s Patron Pass Scholarship Program.

High School and College students that have a passion for the oceans and the dream of becoming a professional underwater filmmaker or photographer should apply to BLUE’s scholarship program.  Scholarships will provide recipients with the opportunity to

participate with students who are serious about becoming involved in ocean filmmaking and photography in a dedicated mentoring track throughout the festival.

Scholarship students will have the rare opportunity to network with famous professional filmmakers and photographers as well as meet major broadcast network commissioning editors from well-known channels such as Discovery and National Geographic.

These exciting life-changing experiences are available to a select group of students that are selected BLUE’s Scholarship Program.

Please Note: Scholarship students must pay for their own transportation to the BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit, but expenses for all events, filmmaking and photo instruction are covered.

BLUE spends approximately $1,000-$1,500 per student to develop and operate the scholarship programs. We invite you to make a contribution to help support this outreach initiative.

 An impartial panel of evaluators from BLUE’s Advisory board will select the scholarship recipients based on their qualifications.

Selected applicants will be contacted by late-July.

Application Process: 

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, complete the following application and submit no later than July 1, 2010.

* LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION

      At least one letter of recommendation, but no more then two (2), must be submitted by a teacher, coach, activity leader or other adult who can attest to your qualities and experiences, such as interpersonal skills, willingness to share, sense of responsibility, creative expression, photographic endeavors, and any environmental issue involvement.

Student’s Field Trip with a professional

Students: This is an opportunity of a lifetime! Don't miss your chance to attend this educational and inspiring hands-on workshop.

Each applicant must provide personal contact information along with a list his/her photography  or videography equipment that you would be able to bring with you to the festival.

Each applicant is encouraged to submit a short film (up to 5 minutes) or a selection of photographic images (up to 10 photos) that best demonstrate his/her efforts in ocean/underwater filmmaking and photography.

Each video and photo should include a title and a brief descriptive paragraph about why it was made and/or selected for submission.

At least one letter of recommendation, but no more than two (2), must be submitted by a teacher, coach, activity leader or other adult who can attest to your qualities and experiences, such as interpersonal skills, willingness to share, sense of responsibility, creative expression, filmmaking or photographic endeavors, and any environmental issue involvement.

The recommendation should be sent directly by the writer to BLUE’s office with the student's contact information included along with the writer's contact information (name, address, day & evening telephone #'s, email address).

The recommendation must be sent to BLUE’s office either by e-mail (preferred) or by postal service to the address below. (Note: It is the student's responsibility to make sure that the recommendation(s) are sent to BLUE’s office before the deadline date.)

Letters of Recommendation DEADLINE: These must be postmarked no later than July, 1, 2010.

BLUE Office Address:

Student Scholarship Coordinator

BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit

798 Lighthouse Ave., #324

Monterey, CA 93940

831-324-0357

Application DEADLINE: ALL materials must be submitted no later than July 1, 2010 (Midnight, Pacific Time).