Description:   For more information see.

Discipline(s):   biological sciences; agricultural sciences; physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; social and behavioral science; and teacher education

Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens Only. 1. Full-time sophomore academic status attending an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories. 2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and major field of study. 3. Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, environmental Science, physics, geography, policy, geomatics, hydrology, remote sensing technology, research, technology, and education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission, e.g., biological, life, and agricultural sciences; physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; social sciences; and teacher education.

Location(s):   Various locations across U. S. NOAA and NOAA Approved Facilities

Duration:   Academic Fall Term; Academic Winter/Spring Term; and Summer Internship

Frequency:  annually

Awards made:  100

Deadline(s):  January 30th of each year

Benefits:  1. Up to $8,000 of academic assistance per school year for full-time study during the junior and senior years. 2. A required, 10-week, paid ($650/week) internship during the summer between the junior and senior years at NOAA or a NOAA approved facility. 3. A housing subsidy during the internship and limited reimbursement for round-trip travel to the internship site for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship. 4. Travel expenses to the Hollings scholarship program conference at the completion of the internship.

Funding source(s):  NOAA

How to apply:  Hollings Scholarship

Contact(s):

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