First10Forward is a non-profit corporation, whose mission is to advance professional goals of women and girls pursuing non-traditional careers.

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WHO IS ELIGIBLE

Women graduates from the USMMA in the years 1978 through 1993 are invited.

(Each  year hereafter, the next class of women graduates will be added)

First10Forward Presents 2024 Scholarship Award to

Sea Sisters Inc.

The non-profit Sea Sisters Inc. has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 First10Forward (F10F) grant.  The decision to award the organization $37,200 was made at the 2024 membership meeting that was held in New York on September 9^th. 

F10F is a New Jersey non-profit corporation, whose mission is to advance the professional goals of women and girls pursuing non-traditional careers. The organization is the brainchild of a group of women graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (“Kings Point”), who share a sense of gratitude for the life altering, professional and personal opportunities their Kings Point education bestowed upon them, at the same time an awareness of the challenges they had to overcome to succeed in a traditionally male dominated industry.  These women share a desire to pay forward their wisdom and financial backing to girls and women embarking on similar non-traditional journeys.

Since its inception in 2017, F10F has awarded over $160, 000 in grants to an array of qualified organizations. 

About Sea Sisters Inc.

It is the mission of Sea Sisters Inc. to promote the recruitment and retention of women in the maritime industry. This is accomplished by:

• Being a resource for information for those looking to pursue a career in maritime, as well as for those in the industry who are looking to advance their careers.

• Providing a support system for women currently working in the industry who need mentorship and guidance.

• Connecting women with each other to facilitate network growth, thus strengthening the foundations to support long and fulfilling careers in the maritime industry.

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HAVE A BLAST

Win-Win for All!

• Renew Old Friendships

• Make New Friends

• Network

• Help Girls and Women achieve their Goals

AUG 1, 2024

• Become a Member by Aug 1, 2024 to attend the next Annual Meeting.

AUG 8, 2024

(DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!)

• Nominate an Organization by Aug 8, 2024 to receive the next Annual Grant.

SEP 7-10, 2024

• Attend our Annual Meeting at East Wind Resort, Wading River, NY Sep 7-10, 2024!