Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

award money Award: Up to $9,500 per year and full-time paid internship

Category: Other Scholarships

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) facility during the summer.


Eligibility Criteria:

Two scholarships are available to undergraduate students studying engineering, meteorology, biological sciences, social sciences, physical science, and other NOAA mission-relevant fields.

Students who are currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program or as a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories can apply for the Hollings scholarship.

Students who meet these requirements and attend a minority serving institution may apply for the EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship program. For a full list of eligibility requirements, please visit the frequently asked questions for the Hollings and EPP/MSI scholarships.

Application Materials/Process:

Your application requires an essay which accounts for 30% of your score.

Additional Benefits:

The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities.  Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.


Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Please visit the scholarship website for up-to-date information.

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