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Are you majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support the mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)? If so, this is the scholarship for you!

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program; or transferring from a two-year to a four-year institution; or a 3rd year student in a five-year program.
• Applicant must study a discipline related to NOAA’s programs and mission at an accredited minority serving institution within the United States or U.S. territories as defined by the US Department of Education (Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan-Native Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.)
• Must earn and maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Program Details: 

• Students receive awards valued at up to $45,000 in total support (including travel and conference participation) during their junior and senior years.
• Students complete an 11 week paid summer internship and training at NOAA in Silver Spring, MD, between May and July of the first summer. During the second summer, students complete a 10 week paid internships at NOAA facilities across the country. Students are paid a stipend and receive a housing allowance during summer internships.
• Student scholarship recipients attend a two-week orientation at NOAA in Silver Spring, MD, and begin their first summer internship in early June.
• At the end of both summer internships, students present the results of their projects at an Education and Science Symposium in Silver Spring, MD (travel expenses paid).

How to Apply:

• Fill out the application form on their website!

Deadline: January 31

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