The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced the availability of scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission. Over 100 students are selected each year for participation in the Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) and Educational Partnership Program (EPP) scholarship programs. These scholarships include support for two years of undergraduate study and summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the country.
For information on program benefits and how to apply, visit the following web sites:
Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship: www.noaa.gov/eppscholarship
Application Deadline: January 31, 2018
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship: www.noaa.gov/hollings
Application Deadline: January 31, 2018
Eligibility Requirements:
- US Citizen
- 3.0 GPA (Hollings) or 3.2 GPA (EPP)
- Full-time second year student at an accredited four-year undergraduate program or third year student at a five-year undergraduate program
- Majoring in NOAA mission disciplines, including but not limited to: atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc.
- Enrolled at a Minority Serving Institution (EPP Scholarship only)
For further information, contact the Office of Education Scholarship Programs at: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or (301) 628-2913.
what if i have 2.95 GPA can i apply?
Hi Matthew,
In order to be eligible for Hollings you need a 3.0 GPA and 3.2 for EPP. We don’t manage the application process, but you can contact StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or (301) 628-2913 with questions. The deadline for these opportunities was Jan 31.
Thanks!