USA : Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships

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.

Deadline: January 29, 2010