The Hollings Scholarship Program will provide successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year.

The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with ‘‘hands-on''/ practical educational training experience in NOAA-related scientific, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards will also include travel expenses to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.

• Full-time junior in Fall 2007 in an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. Territories.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study.

• Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education .

The deadline for application is February 9, 2007.

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

Elizabeth (Lisa) Rom

Program Director

Ocean Education Program

Division of Ocean Sciences/Room 725

National Science Foundation

4201 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22230

Phone: 703-292-7709

FAX: 703-292-9085

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http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13548&org=OCE

Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence http://www.cosee.net