2010/2011 AMS Scholarships and Fellowships
AMS Undergraduate Named Scholarship
Deadline 5 February 2010
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be entering their final year of undergraduate study in the fall of 2010 and provide evidence of acceptance as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. institution at the time of the award.
- Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the atmospheric or related sciences.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0-point scale.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status. No age restriction exists.
Evaluation and Selection
The evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant’s performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records and recommendations. Final selections will be made by the AMS Executive Committee. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
Stipend
Number and amount of scholarships vary.
Application Procedures
- Applicants must complete all 5 sections of the application (section #6 must be completed if applying for the Schroeder Scholarship) and provide three written references and official transcripts. All applications and supporting materials must be received by the postmark deadline of 5 February 2010.
Submission of Application Materials:
- Completed applications and written references will be accepted via e-mail at
dsampson@ametsoc.org or via postal mail to the address below Please save completed
application and attach to email.
- Official transcripts must be submitted via postal mail.
AMS Scholarship Program
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Application and Instructions (PDF)
Questions?
Any questions regarding the fellowship program may be directed to Donna Sampson, Development and Student Program Manager, 617-227-2426 ext. 246,
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials are received at AMS by the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to check with AMS in early January if they would like to know the status of their application materials.
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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