NOAA's Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) 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

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either:
  - a full-time 2nd year student* in a four-year undergraduate program**
  - a full-time 3rd year student* in a five-year undergraduate program*
  - a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution*
• Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship.
• If accepted for the Hollings Scholarship, applicants must submit proof of acceptance before September 15.
• 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, physical 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.