Alumni and Friends
Since 1971, over 10,000 alumni have explored the world’s ocean on one of our three tall ship research vessels. 92% of our alumni have reported that SEA programs gave them skills useful as they embark on careers in a variety of fields, ranging from conservation, environmental policy, medicine, law, sustainable energy, and oceanographic research. We hope you continue to engage with us as an important part of the SEA family, our alumni community.
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Armin E. Elsaesser Fellowship
The Fellowship program, established in 1987, is in memory of Armin E. Elsaesser III – sailor, educator, and adventurer – who sailed on several Westward cruises and taught Maritime Studies on shore. With his strong curiosity and sense of adventure, Armin inspired SEA students and staff alike.
Purpose: The goal of the Armin E. Elsaesser Fellowship is to help one person each year follow a dream that has been elusive because of the demands of work or study. The successful project will involve active investigation into an area of personal interest (excluding work or study subjects) that is marine-related and reflects a creative and independent approach to the pursuit of knowledge. At the conclusion, the Fellow will create a final product that might be a publication, video, curated exhibition, or artwork. The Fellow might also be asked to give a presentation on his or her project at Sea Education Association.
Eligibility: SEA alumni, faculty, staff, and past employees are eligible for the Fellowship. The award is between $6,000 – $12,000 for projects that are at least one month in duration and involve any marine or maritime field that is not directly related to the applicant’s current professional or academic activities. Winners will be chosen by a competitive selection.
To Apply: Preliminary proposals for the 2023 Elsaesser Fellowship are accepted on a rolling basis until February 15, 2024. Preliminary proposals should be no more than two pages, with a project outline, preliminary budget, and short biographical sketch of the applicant.
Email Fellowship proposals to [email protected] or mail to Elsaesser Committee, SEA, PO Box 6, Woods Hole, MA 02543.
Transcript Request
Depending on your college or university’s partnership with SEA, you either remained registered at your home institution or were registered through Boston University. Grades are available four weeks after the end date of your SEA program. Grades will not be released if you have a balance due on your SEA account.
Students Registered with Boston University
Depending on your college or university’s partnership with SEA, you either remained registered at your home institution or were registered through Boston University. Grades are available four weeks after the end date of your SEA program. Grades will not be released if you have a balance due on your SEA account.
Students Registered through Home Institution
If you did not receive a BU ID#, you are registered through your home institution. Grades will be available and sent to your home institution approximately four weeks after your SEA program ends and official transcripts can be obtained directly through the registrar’s office your school.
Any student, regardless of registration status, can request an unofficial transcript by emailing [email protected].
Sea Service Letter Request
Sea service letters are normally produced on the third Thursday of each month. Please email Lydia Mathewson at [email protected] if you require a letter outside of this schedule.
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