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Four freshmen at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) were the recipients of the inaugural Legacy Scholarship, four-year Florida University Plan scholarships offered by the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) and Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF) to graduating high school seniors who reside in Florida and plan to attend Nova Southeastern University.
Among the scholarship recipients was Nicole Castro of Miami who is majoring in biology.
“The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is a beacon for educating our youth about their role in protecting our marine resources,” said Cindy O’Connell, director of the FPCF. “We are thrilled to partner with GHOF to provide match funding for four, four-year Florida University Plan scholarships and for such awesome students.”
Each scholarship applicant submitted a 250-word essay explaining why they have a passion for marine science and conservation and what major threats to the oceans they plan to work on during their future career in ocean conservation. They will each write an annual review of their experience during college.
“All of the entries received by the GHOF were inspirational,” said Dr. Guy Harvey, world-renowned artist, conservationist, scientist and chair/founder of the GHOF. “I wish we could have given scholarships to everyone, however, these four students are well deserving of these scholarship funds, and I look forward to seeing how they will help the marine ecosystem.”
The GHOF conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment and funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists.
The GHOF will help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem.
For more information, visit www.GHOF.org.
Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist, explorer and entrepreneur, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw, but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science.
Having graduated with honors in Marine Biology from Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977, he returned home to Jamaica to resume his education, earning his PhD from the University of the West Indies in 1984.
Although he gave up a budding career as a marine biologist for that of a highly acclaimed artist, Harvey has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea, traveling the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints.
For more information, visit www.guyharvey.com.
