Scholarship / Fellowship Information

The follow links represent regional or nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships for undergraduates. Additional information may be found here.

For undergraduates:

The Charleston Scientific and Cultural Educational Fund

Nature of the Award: to support scientific, cultural and artistic pursuits by individuals throughout the Lowcountry

Deadline: April 2009

Eligibility:

1. Must be a native-born South Carolinian
2. Must be between 21 and 60 years of age
3. Must be pursuing a field or course of study in cultural arts or scientific matters

Application / Nomination Procedure:

1. Must submit an application request
2. Complete application

Length of the award: 1 year

Amount of the award: varies, but

Contact: tsuggs@hsblawfirm.com

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Earnest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Nature of the Award: to prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and increase awareness and training in the sciences

Deadline: February 2009

Eligibility:

1. U.S. Citizen
2. Full-time Junior status as of Fall 2009
3. Have declared a minor in a discipline including, but not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics or teacher education
4. 3.0 GPA in all completed undergraduate courses each semester, as well as cumulative, and in your major field of study.

Application / Nomination Procedure:

1. Complete application
2. Two letters of academic reference
3. Transcript

Length of the award: one year, two years with reappointment

Amount of the award: up to $8,000 per year for academic assistance; one 10 week, full-time summer intership position with $650 per week; housing and travel expenses

Scholarship website: www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

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