NOAA's Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

NOAA’s Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding students studying in NOAA mission fields. Student scholars receive up to $9,500 per academic year to support their studies, as well as paid summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the US.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for Hollings Scholarship, at the time of application (annually September through January) you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen;

• Be currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program or as a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories; Community college or transfer students must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when applying for the scholarship and submit proof of acceptance prior to starting the program;

• Earn and maintain a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on other identified scale) in all completed undergraduate courses each term and cumulative, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study. The grade point average requirement applies prior to and at the time of application for a scholarship, for the period between application and award notification, and after award distribution; and

• Have and maintain a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to, oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA’s programs and mission.

For additional information regarding the Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program, view the frequently asked questions or email StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov.