The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship in order to support the study and teaching of oceanic and atmospheric sciences while increasing public awareness and preparing undergraduate students for related careers.
Successful applicants will receive up to $8,000 for full-time academic study during the school year and a 10 week, full-time internship ($650/week) at a NOAA facility during the summer. Students may be selected to receive funding for a second school year. Internships are designed to expose the student to practical training.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens who are full-time sophomores at an accredited US university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0(in total courses completed as well as within major). Applicants must be majoring in a discipline related to oceanic and atmospheric science, technology, or education.
- Deadline: Applications and all supporting materials must be received by January 30, 2009.
- Website: http://www.oesd. noaa.gov/Hollings_info. html
- Contact: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov
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