Science and Research

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer. 

Eligibility: U.S. citizen; currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program or as a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program; Earn and maintain a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study; 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, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education.

The Goldwater Scholarship Program, one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States, seeks to identify and support college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming this Nation’s next generation of research leaders in these fields. 

Eligibility: Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education during the 2020-2021 academic year; Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics or engineering*; Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.  

Eligibility: sophomore or junior-level college student at a two-year or four-year accredited institution of higher education in the United States, pursuing a bachelor's or associates degree during the 2017-2018 academic year; Will be pursuing a bachelor's degree full-time during the 2018-2019 academic year; and U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.

The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense (DoD) upon degree completion. 

Eligibility: Applicants MUST  be pursuing a technical degree in one of the 24 STEM disciplines; citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application; able to complete at least one summer internships at a DoD facility; willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD; in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; requesting at least 1 year of degree funding prior to graduation (which starts at the program start date).

Application Window: August 01 to December 01 every year.

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program.  

Eligibility: United States citizen or permanent resident; current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors; other considerations based on individual REU sites.  

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. These students include, but are not limited to, individuals who identify as African American/Black, American Indian and Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino, and who are from communities of socioeconomic and educational disadvantage. 

Eligibility: Must be a high school graduate and currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college; have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5; a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Must not have previously participated in the program; Other considerations: Identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in the health professions; Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background; and/or has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations.