AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship

The American Meteorological Society awards $5,000 total ($2,500 for freshman year and $2,500 for sophomore year, contingent on satisfactory first-year performance) to U.S. citizens or permanent residents entering their first year of full-time college study in the atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences (marine biology does not qualify). Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA and submit a transcript and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or professional reference. AMS especially encourages women, minorities, and students with disabilities to apply.

Eligibility

Fields of studyMeteorology · Atmospheric Science · Oceanography · Hydrology

Applying

$5,000 total: $2,500 for freshman year, plus $2,500 for sophomore year contingent on satisfactory first-year performance.