NOAA's Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding students studying in NOAA mission fields. Scholars receive up to $9,500 per academic year to support their studies, as well as paid summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the U.S. Hollings alumni report that the experience influenced their academic and career paths, expanded their professional networks and improved their skills for working in NOAA mission fields.
The NOAA Office of Education 2024 undergraduate scholarship application is now open!
To be eligible to apply for the Hollings Scholarship, at the time of application (annually September through January) applicants must at least be:
- A full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program, a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program, or a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution
- Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship
- Have and maintain a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.