2009/2010 AMS Scholarships and Fellowships

AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships

Deadline: Application packages must be postmarked by 6 February 2009.

The AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students.  Funding for the scholarships is provided by industry and through donations made by members to the AMS 21st Century Campaign.

Stipend
The two‑year scholarship is for $3000 per year (second‑year funding depends on successful completion of the first academic year).

Eligibility
Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2009 are eligible to apply. Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

Application Procedures
Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam.  All original materials should mail to the closest Local Chapter listed at the bottom of the application.  Photo copies of the application, transcripts, and essay should mail to:

AMS
Attn: Minority Scholarship
45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108.

Application packages must be postmarked by 6 February 2009.
 

Application and Instructions (PDF)

Questions?
Direct any questions to Donna Sampson, (617) 227-2426 ext. 246 or Stephanie Armstrong, (617) 227-2426 ext. 235.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials are received at AMS Headquarters by the closing date; applicants are encouraged to check with AMS in early March regarding the status of their application package.

AMS encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students who are traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic sciences.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status and must be pursuing a degree at a U.S. institution.

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