Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship (NOAA)

Application portal for NOAA's Ernest F. Hollings and EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Programs. Promotes education in NOAA sciences.

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Deadline2026-01-31

Award amount$400/week housing subsidy

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Answers common questions about the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program, including eligibility, application process, and award details.

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Award amount

Up to $9,500 for two academic years

Eligibility

U.S. citizen; Full-time sophomore or junior status in a four-year program; Community college or transfer students applying to a four-year institution

Requirements

Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA; Declared major in a discipline related to NOAA's mission; Two references required

Application materials

Completed scholarship application form; Essay questions; Official college transcript(s); Two references

How to apply

Applications open annually from September through January.; Submit application via the Hollings Scholarship website.; Provide proof of application to a four-year institution if a transfer student.

Important dates

Application period: September through January; Mandatory NOAA orientation: Last week of May (first year); Internship: Between first and second years of award

Documents

Eligibility letter showing sophomore status; Official college transcript(s)

Contact

email: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov; phone: (301)-628-2913

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