NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Up to $9,500Apply by January 31, 2027Last verified September 28, 2026Add to calendar

Who can apply: Students already enrolled in college; studying Oceanography, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Science; U.S. citizens and permanent residents; 3 GPA or higher.

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U.S. citizen sophomores (or community college students about to transfer as juniors) studying a NOAA-related science, math, or engineering field with a 3.0+ GPA can get up to $9,500 a year for two years of full-time study, plus a paid 10-week summer internship at a NOAA facility that pays $700 a week.

What you'll need to apply

  • Application form
  • Short written answers: Six short essays of about 300 words, including an education plan and career interest statement
  • Transcript: Unofficial, from each school attended
  • 2 recommendation letters: Academic references from faculty submitted online

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Majors: Oceanography, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Science, Mathematics, Engineering
  • • Minimum GPA: 3
  • • Must already be enrolled in college (not open to incoming high school seniors)

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