Thanks to the generosity of AccuWeather, Inc., this scholarship opportunity is available from the National Weather Association.

Offering:
One scholarship per year in the amount of $1000.

Administration:
The scholarship selection will be administered by the NWA Education Committee. The NWA office announces the call for applications by March, applications close 15 May and the scholarship designee will be notified by mid-June.

Eligibility:
Undergraduates going into their sophomore year or higher grade and majoring in operational meteorology (forecasting, broadcasting or consulting) may apply. If the undergraduate student is classified as a senior he/she must have one more fall (Sep. - Dec.) semester to complete after the scholarship is awarded.

The scholarship will be awarded based on:
1. Official college transcripts (academic achievement).
2. Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a current or former meteorology professor).
3. A letter (not longer than one page) from applicant describing their involvement/interest in meteorology.

Logistics:
Scholarship money will be transferred following the financial guidelines of the college or university involved. If there aren't any financial guidelines from the school, NWA will make the $1,000 check payable to both the student and the education institution at the beginning of the September - December semester or quarter.