University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Award Amount: up to $9,500 per year Eligibility: -Be a U.S. citizen. -Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either: -a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program -a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program -a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution -Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship. -If accepted for the Hollings Scholarship, applicants must submit proof of acceptance prior to starting the program. -Earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on another identified scale) each term, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study. -The GPA requirement applies throughout the period of undergraduate studies: prior to and at the time of application for a scholarship, for the period between application and award notification, and after award distribution. -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, computer and information science, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.