MARINE SCIENCE
CAMP
Scholarship
The gift of camp
Marine Science Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing science education to students from all walks of life, throughout the year. We raise funds to support schools all over the Bay Area to attend MSI programming throughout the school year. Beyond the classroom, we continue to support members of our community who otherwise would not be able to afford camp. The Marine Science Camp Scholarship Fund was created to give as many kids as possible the opportunity to experience the benefits of our marine science camps.
The Scholarship Fund is sustained entirely by the generosity of our community. If you’ve ever enjoyed an MSI experience, you understand the lasting impact it can have. With your support, we can continue inspiring young scientists, nurturing curious and active minds, and fostering a lifelong love of learning about our Bay and oceans.
Donate to the Marine Science Camp Scholarship Fund
If you wish to provide financial assistance for children, please visit the Donation page. Select Marine Science Camp Scholarship on the designation dropdown menu. 100% of all donated funds are used for Marine Science Camp Scholarships for children.
Apply for a Marine Science Camp Scholarship
School Break 2025-2026 Marine Science Camp sessions:
All camps are available to K-5th grade students; students must be 5-years-old by the start of camp. Camp spots are held for qualified scholarship recipients. Click each camp below to learn more:
October Break Camp (September 29- October 3, 2025)
November Break Camp (November 24-26, 2025)
February Break Camp (February 17-20, 2026)
Spring Break Camp week 1 (March 30-April 3, 2026)
Spring Break Camp week 2 (April 6-10, 2026)
School Break Marine Science Camp Scholarship Application: MS Word | PDF.
Applications are due at least two weeks prior to your desired School Break Camp session start date.
Summer 2026 Marine Science Camp sessions:
Camp sessions are available to K-8th grade students. Scholarship is not available for Off-Site Explorers camp sessions. Click below to learn more. Camp spots are held for qualified scholarship recipients.
Summer Marine Science Camp (week-long sessions June 8 - August 7, 2026)
The template for the Summer 2026 Marine Science Camp Scholarship Application will be available soon.
Applications are due by the end of April 15, 2026.
Parent of scholarship recipient
“My son went to marine camp for the first time last year and loved it so much. Throughout the year he spoke about how he couldn't wait to go back!!!! All the while I worried about how I was going to afford it...[O]nce I applied I still felt the need to prepare my son that he might not be able to attend. I had explained that it depended on the generous donations of complete strangers who wanted him to enjoy marine science...
When I received confirmation that my child was gifted a full scholarship I felt overjoyed and relieved...I can not and will not ever be able to thank the MSI supporters enough for making it possible for my child to learn and experience (come home smelling like a creature from the bay) marine camp. Thank you!!!!