2009/2010 AMS Scholarships and Fellowships
AMS Undergraduate Scholarships
Deadline: Application packages must be postmarked by 6 February 2009.
Eligibility Requirements
- Scholarships are available to full-time students entering their final year of undergraduate study in the fall of 2009.
- Applicants must be majoring in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic science, and/or must show clear intent to make the atmospheric or related sciences their career.
- Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited U.S. institution, and must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least a 3.25 on a scale of 4.0 at the time of application.
Evaluation and Selection
The evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant’s performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records and recommendation. Selection will be made by the AMS Executive Committee based on recommendations from the AMS Committee of Judges for Undergraduate Awards. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
Stipend
Number and amount of scholarships vary.
Application Procedures
Please complete all 6 sections of the application. Letters of references and official transcripts may be sent under separate cover. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than the deadline date. Written references will be accepted via e-mail and can be sent to dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked by 6 February 2009.
Send your complete application package to:
AMS
Attn: Undergrad Scholarship Program
45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
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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