Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!!! In the last three years, 17 Maryland students have won awards worth up to $9,500 annually along with paid summer research internships (see award benefits below)!!!
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. 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 NOAA 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 deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2018. US Citizenship, sophomore (2nd year) status, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required to apply.
The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Hollings Scholarship program please write to noaahollings@umd.edu indic
Tuesday, October 17 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Tuesday, October 17 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, October 18 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Wednesday, October 18 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Thursday, October 19 at 12 noon – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
Friday October 20 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall