Call for proposals, conference scholarship opportunities and mini grants
GAME Annual Conference
Hidden in Plain Sight: Ocean Discoveries Along Georgia's Coast
November 4 - 6, 2026
Courtyard Residence Inn Jekyll Island, Georgia
Conference Registration Coming Soon!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Please consider submitting a presentation that supports the theme of engaging our educators in ocean discoveries along Georgia's coast.
Priority will be given to sessions that include: strong content/data correlations to the conference theme, reusable activities and resources, and tangible takeaways.
You may also sign up to present a "tide pool session," a shorter abbreviated way to share ideas and activities that work for you!
We have an ideal location right on the beach so if you have an idea or activity fit for the outdoors we would love to participate!
2026 Call for Proposals to be Announced
2025 Call for Proposals.docx.pdf
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
GAME is excited to announce an opportunity for the annual conference scholarships. We award three full scholarships each year. Review the scholarships below and select the one that best describes you!
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Margaret Olson Memorial Travel Scholarship: Awarded in memory of Margaret Olson to a GAME member who made the coastal connection by bringing the coast inland if the individuals could not make their way to the coast.
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New Membership Scholarship: Awarded to an individual seeking GAME membership for the first time.
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GAME Conference Scholarship: Awarded to a current GAME member with a financial need to offset conference costs.
2026 Scholarship Application Window to be Announced
Email questions to gamarineexec@gmail.com
2025 Scholarship application GAME.pdf
2025 scholarship application GAME.docx
MINI GRANT APPLICATIONS
On the attached form, clearly state how your receipt of the mini grant would further marine education in and out of your classroom.
You must include the following information in your mini grant proposal:
a. Your name, institution, and title within your institution
b. A title for your mini grant
c. Tie to Ocean Literacy Principles
d. Tie to Georgia Standards of Excellence
e. Timeline of Implementation
Recipients will be awarded their mini grant at the annual conference during our luncheon. Only those members attending the conference will be eligible to receive the mini grant. You must also be willing to commit to sharing your mini grant experience with our GAME audience via newsletter or social media.
Email completed applications to: gamarineexec@gmail.com
2026 Mini Grant Application Window to be Announced
GAME MINI GRANT APPLICATIONS 2025.pdf
GAME MINI GRANT APPLICATIONS 2025.docx