Scholarships for College Freshmen Meteorology Majors

Meteorology majors generally pursue careers in weather prediction and atmospheric research.

Meteorology is the study of atmospheric weather systems, and meteorology students pursue careers in areas such as weather prediction and atmospheric research. There are two national sources of scholarship support for meteorology students: the American Society for Meteorology and the National Weather Association. Between these two sources, there are several national scholarship programs available to college freshman majoring in meteorology. In addition to these programs, some universities offer scholarships to freshmen studying meteorology; be sure to check on all available scholarships offered by the institution you attend.

NWA Phillips Family Undergraduate Scholarship for Meteorology

Administered by the National Weather Association, the NWA Phillips Family Undergraduate Scholarship for Meteorology is valued at $1,000 and is available to currently enrolled freshman meteorology majors. Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application as well as an academic transcript, two letters of reference and a one-page essay. You can download scholarship applications from the National Weather Association website (nwas.org). Application packets and supplemental materials must be received no later than the annual application deadline of October 25.

Meteorological Satellite Applications Award Grant

The National Weather Association also makes scholarship money available to freshman meteorology majors through the Meteorological Satellite Applications Award Grant. To be considered, you must write an original paper of 10 pages or less, including photographs and maps, pertaining to the applications of meteorological satellites. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to qualify. This award is valued at $500. Submittals must be received by the annual deadline of June 15.

AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship

Administered by the American Meteorological Society, the AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to support first-year meteorology majors and attract young people to the study of the atmospheric sciences. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must be pursuing a meteorology degree full-time. This scholarship is valued at $2,500 for a recipient's freshman year; recipients might be eligible to renew the scholarship for an additional $2,500 of support during their sophomore years. Applications are available on the AMS website (ametsoc.org) and must be submitted by February 10 annually.

AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships

The American Meteorological Society also offers scholarship support to freshman meteorology majors through the AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships. These two-year scholarships provide $3,000 for a student's freshman year and $3,000 for a student's sophomore year. To be eligible, you must be Native American, African American or Hispanic/Latino. You can download electronic applications from the American Meteorological Website (ametsoc.org); the annual submission deadline is February 10.

References

• National Weather Association: Scholarships
• American Meteorological Society: AMS Scholarships and Fellowships