Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Degree Level: Undergrad

Enrollment Status: Full-time

Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

GPA Cutoff: 3

Location: United States

Duration: One year, or Multi-year

Deadlines: January. Please check website below for the specific date.

Description:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) scholarship program is designed to: 

(1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities;
(2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy;
(3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and
(4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. Eligible undergraduates studying biological, life, and agricultural sciences; physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; social and behavioral science; and teacher education are encouraged to apply.

Visit the Earnest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program site.

Award Details

Amount: up to $8,000 per year, a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility

Fields of Study: oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education