Scholarship International

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships – January 29, 2010

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F.  Hollings scholarship program is designed to:

(1)     increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric  science, research, technology, and education and foster  multidisciplinary training opportunities;

(2)     increase public understanding and support for stewardship of  the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy;

(3)     recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and

(4)     recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.

Eligibility Requirements:

•       U.S. citizenship.

•       Full-time status as a college sophomore at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories.

•       Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study.

•       Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and
supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission, e.g.,  biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering;  computer and information sciences; and teacher education

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

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