The AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students. Funding for the scholarships is provided by industry and through donations made by members to the AMS 21st Century Campaign.

Eligibility:
Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2006 are eligible to apply. Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicant must be entering his or her freshman year in the fall of 2006 to be eligible to apply.

Stipend:
The two-year scholarship is for $3000 per year (second-year funding depends on successful completion of the first academic year).

To apply:
Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam. All original materials should mail to the closest Local Chapter listed at the bottom of the application. Photo copies of the application, transcripts, and essay should mail to AMS, Attn: Minority Scholarship, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108.