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Our Scholarships
Our scholarship program supports a range of individuals, from high school students to those pursuing specialized maritime education. The San Diego Working Waterfront Scholarship helps future maritime professionals gain hands-on experience, while the Maritime Academy Scholarship provides crucial support to those enrolled in maritime academies. Additionally, the San Diego Trades & High School Scholarship offers financial assistance to students exploring trade skills essential to our industry. Your donation ensures these scholarships continue empowering the next generation of maritime leaders and skilled professionals. Invest in the future today by making a contribution.
San Diego Working Waterfront Scholarship
Awarded annually to a local San Diego member of the working waterfront community. The scholarship awardee shall use the funds for licensing exams, qualifications or any trade training that supports the working waterfront and ship repair.
“With the money I plan on using it to continue my education at Miramar college in the diesel technology program, to buy books and other necessities for the upcoming semester. I am grateful that my hard work and commitment is being recognized, and this scholarship will serve as added motivation.”
— Isaac Griffin, Diesel Mechanic
“Being a 4th generation commercial albacore tuna fisherman, I’ve learned how to run the deck, manage the crew, but most importantly maintain and operate the engine room. Thank you Propeller Club for aiding in furthering my learning in boat maintenance.”
— Wyatt Hawkins, Pacific Maritime Group
Maritime Academy Scholarship
“This scholarship means so much more to me than welcomed financial help; it reaffirms the continuing support I have for the direction my life is going. There are countless others that have guided me and supported me, who have helped shape my life into the adventure that it is. I am so grateful to add the members of the San Diego Propeller Club for your generous support.
— Jack Caires, Senior, Marine Transportation - Cal Maritime Academy
“The Propeller Club has supported the Maritime Academy for years and continues to help our students meet their career aspirations within the maritime community.”
— Malik Sooch, Reginal Director, Cal Maritime Academy
“Thank you for your investment in the Maritime Industry and the futures of students like me. I will make the most of your confidence in me and use the tool you have provided me to continue to reach the high performance levels required in the maritime industry.”
— Samuel Ney, Midshipman - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York
San Diego Trades & High School Scholarship
“Thank you to the Propeller Club for your continuous support with our students. This scholarship continues to help our students that have interest and aspirations to gain a career within in the maritime community.”
— Bill Fajardo, Sweetwater High School Welding Academy Instructor
“Thank you Propeller Club for giving me the financials to afford tools used for my welding and machining school. You have helped me get closer to achieving my career aspirations of owning my own weld shop.”
— Monique Asmar, Sweetwater High School
Scholarship Application
Apply to our scholarships today. We’ll be in touch with you as soon as possible. View Scholarship Requirements here.
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