NOAA Hollings Scholarship
Goes By: Hollings
Fellowship Website
Supports eligible undergraduates studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.
Award Value
Up to $19,000 for academic expenses (stipend of $9500 each year), as well as a 10-week full-time paid summer internship with a NOAA facility (valued at $7000).
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements |
Details |
| Year(s) of Application |
Sophomore |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen |
| Campus Nomination Required |
No |
| Year of Study Funded |
Junior, Senior |
| Academic Areas: |
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Social Sciences, Education |
| Areas of Interest: |
Summer Opportunity, Research, Environment |
| Language Funding |
No |
| Location |
Domestic |
Be sure to consult the competition website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Deadlines
Hollings First Deadline for Essay Review
Friday, December 6, 2019
12 p.m. ET
Email drafts to NFSP@sc.edu
Hollings Second Deadline for Essay Review
Monday, January 13, 2020
12:00 p.m. ET
Email drafts to NFSP@sc.edu
Hollings Recommendation Deadline
Friday, January 24, 2020
11:59 p.m. EST
Intent to Apply
Friday, October 30, 2020
Hollings Electronic Deadline
Monday, February 1, 2021
11:59 p.m. EST
Events
Applying for the NOAA Hollings Scholarship
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
4:00 PM
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Last updated: October 29, 2019
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