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AMS Undergraduate Scholarships
American Meteorological Society
Attn: Fellowship/Scholarship Program
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
(617) 227-2426, ext. 246 Fax: (617) 742-8718
E-mail: scholar@ametsoc.org
Web: www.ametsoc.org
Purpose
To provide financial assistance to minority and other undergraduates majoring in meteorology or an aspect of atmospheric sciences.
Eligibility
This program is open to full-time students entering their final year of undergraduate study and majoring in:
- meteorology
- an aspect of the atmospheric
- related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
Applicants must intend to make atmospheric or related sciences their career. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled at a U.S. institution and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Along with their application, they must submit 200-word essays on:
- their most important achievements that qualify them for this scholarship
- their career goals in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic fields
Selection is based on academic excellence and achievement; financial need is not considered.
The sponsor specifically encourages applications from:
- women
- minorities
- students with disabilities
who are traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic sciences.
Financial data
Stipends range from $700 to $5,000 per year
Duration
1 year
Additional information
Requests for an application must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Number awarded
Varies each year; recently, 15 of these scholarships were awarded
Deadline
February of each year