Through the Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (CCME), a partnership led by Florida A&M University, CCME provides support for a limited number of graduate students pursuing applied research in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) mission-related scientific focal areas, including Coastal Resilience, Coastal Intelligence, and Place-Based Conservation. Each scholar will receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, tuition for a full load of classes, travel to conferences, professional development, and funding to cover certain research-related expenses. Preference is given to underrepresented minorities in selecting students for the program.