Amount: Up to $9,500 per year for 2 years. About: The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship is an annual award program for students interested in oceanic and atmospheric science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or a U.S. territory, have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and have and maintain a major in a field related to oceanic or atmospheric science. In addition to receiving scholarship money, recipients are able to work paid summer internships at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration facilities across the United States. Applications open on September 1 each year.
Eligible Grade Levels: College Sophomore, College Junior
Eligible Majors: Atmospheric Science, Biological Science, Computer & Information Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geomatics, Hydrology, Mathematics, Oceanic Science, Physics, Remote Sensing Technology, Teacher Education
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline: January 31 (annually) Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.