Program Description:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) scholarship program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.

The Scholarship Provides:
Up to $8,000 of academic assistance per academic year for full-time study during the junior and senior years. A required, 10-week, paid ($650/week) internship during the summer between the junior and senior years at NOAA or a NOAA approved facility. A housing subsidy ($137.50/week) is provided if the summer internship location is greater than 60 miles from their home location. Travel expenses to the Hollings scholarship program orientation and conference at the completion of the internship.

Eligibility:
U.S. citizenship, full-time junior academic status in Fall 2006 in an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories, cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and major field of study. NOAA anticipates awarding approximately 100 scholarships for the Fall 2006 school term. There is no guarantee that sufficient funds will be available to provide scholarships for all qualified students.

Mail to:
All applications, references, and transcripts must be sent by mail to the address listed below. Do not fax or send as e-mail attachments. NOAA/Hollings Scholarship, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, P.O. Box 117, MS 36, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117.