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ERNEST F. HOLLINGS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest
F. Hollings (Hollings) scholarship program is designed to: (1)
increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science,
research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary
training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and
support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve
environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for
public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration and other natural resource and science agencies
at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4)
recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators
in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific
and environmental education in the United States.
Eligible undergraduates studying biological, life, and agricultural
sciences; physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer
and information sciences; social and behavioral science; and
teacher education are encouraged to apply.
Visit the Hollings/NOAA web site: http://www.orau.gov/NOAA/HollingsScholarship/Default.htm
Eligibility
- U.S. citizenship.
- Full-time junior academic status in Fall 2007 in an accredited
college or university within the U.S. or U.S. territories.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all completed undergraduate courses
and major field of study.
- Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric
science, research, technology, and education, and supportive
of NOAA's programs and mission.
Application
For further information about the application
process, please contact Dr. George Lensing at 843-7764 or lensing@email.unc.edu
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