Teacher & Educator Course Application
These courses offer educators a comprehensive introduction to shark science and aim to equip teachers with the knowledge to educate their students about marine and shark conservation. The courses are available to educators in The Bahamas, the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Scholarship-Funded Course Dates: June 14-20, 2026 & August 2-8, 2026
Self-Funded Course Dates: July 19-25, 2026
Please select which Scholarship-Funded Course dates you are available for:
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I am available for EITHER Scholarship-Funded course options
I am ONLY available June 14th - 20th, 2026
I am ONLY available August 2nd - 8th, 2026
I am not eligible, available or do not want to be considered for a Scholarship-Funded Courses
Would you like to be considered for the Self-Funded Course positions? The course package costs $3300 and the Self-Funded Course dates are July 19-25, 2026 only.
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Yes, I could Self-Fund this trip if not selected for Scholarship and attend these dates
Yes, I am only eligible / only want to be considered for the Self-Funded option
No, I could only attended through the Scholarship-Funded options
IMPORTANT NOTE
*Please note that selecting the “Yes, I could Self-Fund this trip if not selected for the Scholarship” option on your application will not impact the chance for you to receive a scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded based on the merits of applications.*
General Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please confirm that you are currently working and residing in either the USA, Canada, The Bahamas, or within the Caribbean
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I confirm that I am currently working and residing in either the USA, Canada, The Bahamas or within the Caribbean.
School or Organization Name
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Classes & Grade Level
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Please list which current or future classes you teach. If you are an informal educator, please list the age groups you interact with.
Average number of students per year
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IMPORTANT NOTE
As you proceed to answer the questions below, please refrain from using AI writing tools. We want to learn about you authentically and we are not looking for "perfect" answers. Any obvious use of AI to write your answers will result in your application being disqualified. Thank you for your understanding.
Have you participated in a similar type of course, workshop, or professional development opportunity in the past? If so, please describe the experience and explain how participating in this course would expand access or learning opportunities that you have not previously had.
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We are seeking applicants who will actively use the knowledge and experiences gained from this course to expand their educational impact and inspire students to engage with real-world environmental challenges. Please describe how you would share and apply what you learn within the first 12 months after the course, including specific examples such as lesson plans, student projects, presentations, or community programs.
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We are seeking applicants who can bring their passions into the classroom to motivate students across all subject areas, including students who may struggle with traditional learning approaches. How would you use this experience to engage students who are less interested in conventional schoolwork or curriculum?
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An important goal of this course is to broaden diversity within the marine science community. Diversity includes, but is not limited to, age, ethnicity, gender identity, career stage, geographic location, employing institution, and professional background. Please describe how your participation in this course would help advance this goal.
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What do you hope to learn from this course that you do not currently feel confident teaching or discussing?
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To help us know a bit more about you and your motivations to participate in this course, please write a short essay to describe your current thoughts, opinions, and/or feelings about sharks (there are no wrong answers here!)
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please fill out the following question if you would like to be considered for the Scholarship.
Scholarship funding is offered to increase access to the course and does not affect application review or selection. Applicants who wish to be considered for a Scholarship-Funded position may use this space to describe any financial, institutional, or personal barriers to participation. Applicants who do not wish to be considered may write “N/A".
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Dietary Information: meals are prepared and served 'family style' by our small team. Please include any food allergies/restrictions that we would need to be aware of.
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Example: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, etc. Please note the Shark Lab can not accommodate vegan, grain-free or speciality diets. While we take great care in preparing our food, we want to be transparent that we cannot guarantee complete avoidance of cross-contact with allergens due to shared kitchen spaces and equipment.
Medical Conditions/Allergies
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Please list any medical conditions or allergies we would need to be aware of. Be aware that Bimini is a small, remote island with limited medical facilities.
Please describe your swimming abilities:
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Very strong swimmer
Strong swimmer
Moderate swimmer
Beginner swimmer
No swimming experience
No swimming experience but if selected I am willing to practice!
Please describe your exposure or experience level with the ocean:
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Are you physically able to climb a small boat ladder?
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No
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Have you ever snorkelled before?
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Yes
No
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No snorkelling experience but if selected I am willing to practice!
If you answered YES to the above question, please describe your snorkelling experience level:
Very new to snorkelling (1 - 3 times ever)
A bit new to snorkelling (4-9 times ever)
Comfortable with snorkelling (more than 10 times ever)
Are you comfortable around dogs? There will be two large breed dogs at the station daily.
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Yes
No
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All accepted, participants are required to sign the BBFSF waiver of liability and code of conduct. Please select the box to confirm that you will sign both the BBFSF waiver and code of conduct if accepted.
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