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NOAA Hollings Scholarship

National and International Fellowships

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernst F Hollings Scholarship Program provides undergraduate students up to $9500 per year for two years of full-time study and $700 per week (plus housing) for a 10-week, full-time summer internship at a NOAA facility. The scholarship also includes travel funds to the Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education symposium, as well as funds to present your research at conferences.

Website: https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship

Congratulations to our 2025-2027 Hollings Scholars - Megan Broome, Grace Davis, and Brennah Lee-Pawlak! Read more here.

Our 2024-2026 Hollings Scholars - Niki Dwight, Nick Angeli, Rochelle David, and Siobhan Duffy - are off to their summer internships. Check back here for updates this fall.

UNCW alum and 2023-2025 Hollings Scholar, Diandre' Richie, returned to Seattle as a NOAA Lapenta Intern for the summer.

timing

Applications open September 1 and are due January 31, 11:59pm EST. This includes all supporting documents, such as reference forms and transcripts.

Eligibility

The following are the eligibility requirements set by NOAA:

  • Be a US citizen
  • A full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program (or a 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program)
  • A 3.0 GPA
  • Have a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.

Required Components

A complete application consists of:

  • A completed application form (name, contact info, education info, awards/honors/activities, etc)
  • Essay Questions (demonstrating your interests in NOAA's mission, career goals, examples of leadership, etc)
  • Official college transcript(s)
  • Two references

Other notes

Over 120 undergraduate students are funded by this scholarship each year. 75% of alumni go to graduate school and 100% of Scholars surveyed would recommend this opportunity to other students.

NOAA's mission is quite broad and not limited to lab work. "Promoting environmental literacy" is a priority that cuts through all of its goals. Read more here.

The Hollings Scholarship page is full of information, including a very helpful FAQ's and blogs with tips for prospective scholars from former scholars. Take the time to read through everything and watch the videos.

Workshop Series

CSURF hosts a workshop series to support students through the application process. We are honored to have previous Scholars join us to serve as mentors throughout the process.

  • October 2, VH 1032, 5-6pm
  • October 16, VH 1032, 5-6pm
  • November 13, VH 1032, 5-6pm
  • January 16 (tentative date), TBD
If you have questions or would like to be added to the Hollings Scholarship Canvas page, email Dr. Katherine Liu (liuk@uncw.edu)

Contact Us

Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

Phone: (910) 962-2703

csurf@uncw.edu

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