2026 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship/Internship 

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The scholarship includes a two-year academic award of $9,500 per year and a 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship opportunity at any NOAA facility nationwide, and funding to present their NOAA research projects at two national scientific conferences. 

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Hollings Scholarship, at the time of application (annually September through January) applicants must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either:
    • a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program*
    • a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program*
    • a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution*
      • Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship.
      • If accepted for the Hollings Scholarship, applicants must submit proof of acceptance prior to September 15.

*The full-time enrollment requirement applies throughout the entire application period and scholarship duration. This includes from the time when the application opens through when it closes, the period of time between application and award notification, and from the time you receive the award through the day you finish the scholarship program.

  • Earn and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on another identified scale).
    • The GPA requirement applies throughout the period of undergraduate studies: prior to and at the time of application for a scholarship, for the period between application and award notification, and after award distribution.
  • Have and maintain 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.