Summer Course Application Form - BIOS | Arizona State University

All complete applications received by April 30 will be considered in the first round of admissions and scholarship allocations. Later applications will be considered subject to availability. Please check course eligibility requirements prior to submitting an application.

Course title*

Your Details

Name*

As it appears on your passport

First Middle Last

Date of birth*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Mobile phone*

Home phone

Primary email*

Alternate email

Gender*

As it appears on your passport

Alternate gender

If applicable

Country of citizenship*

As it appears on your passport

Current / last university / college or employer*

Educational standing*

E.g. Bachelor / masters / PhD

Year of study or date of graduation*

Degree subject(s)*

How did you hear about BIOS Summer Courses?*

Are you a certified SCUBA diver?*

Yes
No

If yes, to what level are you certified?

What is the certifying organization? (e.g. PADI, SSI, BSAC)

How many dives have you logged?

What is the date of your last dive?

Scholarship Funding

The Summer Course fee is US $5,000 per course. Includes accommodation, meals, and tuition

Are you requesting scholarship funding?*

Yes
No

Amount you will contribute*

In US$

Scholarship amount you are requesting*

In US$

Please enter a number less than or equal to 5000.00.

Scholarship request statement*

If you are applying for scholarship funding please provide a brief statement below attesting to your need. In your statement please include other possible sources of funding available to you (e.g. other scholarships or awards made to you, and / or self-funding) (2,000 characters max.) Please note that scholarships for the full cost of $5,000 are only awarded in exceptional circumstances, with preference given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries.

Summer Course Summary Statement

How will attending this course advance your education / career goals?*

2,000 characters max.

Transcripts, CV / Resumé and Letters of Recommendation

Current / recent official or unofficial transcripts (university academic record)*

Photocopies of originals are acceptable, as are web downloads. Please disable any password protections. Your name and the institutional logo must be clearly visible.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Résumé / Curriculum vitae*

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Two letters of reference from academics / professionals familiar with your education / work. Please confirm that you will advise your referees to send letters directly to bios.education@bios.asu.edu*

Yes

Insurance Disclaimer

Please note that visiting summer course students are not included under the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences medical and health insurance coverage. If you are successful in your application you will need to arrange for personal medical insurance at your own expense. In addition to accident and illness this must include coverage for SCUBA activities, if applicable. All transportation, visa, and travel insurance costs are the responsibility of the participant.

Demographic Information

BIOS is committed to promoting diversity and equity in marine science and the wider STEM community. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community where all employees and visitors can develop, learn, grow, and discover, without regard to race, gender, sexuality, age, physical ability, creed, or country of origin. BIOS faculty and staff will honor and respect your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We would be grateful if you would complete the following brief survey to assist us in continuing to uphold these aims. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and is not taken into account in any way when considering your application. All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you have any questions about this, please contact BIOS University Programs at bios.education@bios.asu.edu.

Race and ethnicity

East / Southeast Asian
Black
Hispanic / Latinx / Chicanx
Middle Eastern
South Asian
White
Indigenous
Other
Prefer not to answer

If indigenous please specify

If other please specify

Gender

Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to answer

If other please specify

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual / straight
LGBTQ+
Non-binary
Other
Prefer not to answer

If other please specify

Age

Accessibility

Do you have any accessibility needs? If yes, please contact us for information about accessibility at BIOS.

Yes
No
Prefer not to answer