Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Industry Minority Scholarships for Minority Students - USA

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) Minority Scholarships help support the college educations of minority students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students, who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. The two-year scholarships, funded by industry and through donations made by members to the AMS 21st Century Campaign, are for $3000 for a nine-month period in the freshman year and an additional $3000 for a nine-month period in the sophomore year.

Eligibility
Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2012 are eligible to apply. Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

Stipend
The  two-year  scholarship  is  for  $3000  per  year  (second-year  funding  depends  on
successful completion of the first academic year).
Study Subject(s): Atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences
Course Level: Freshman year of college
Scholarship Provider: The American Meteorological Society (AMS)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA


APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Students  must  include,  with  a  completed  application  form,  an  official  high  school
transcript showing  grades from the past three  years, a letter of recommendation from a
high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar
national college entrance exam.  All original materials should mail to the closest Local
Chapter  listed  at  the  bottom  of  the  application.    Photo  copies  of  the  application,
transcripts, and essay should mail to AMS, Attn: Minority Scholarship, 45 Beacon Street,
Boston, MA 02108.
 
Applicant must be entering his or her freshman undergraduate year in the fall of 2012 to
be eligible to apply. All applications must be postmarked by 10 February 2012, with
supporting materials submitted no later than a week after the application deadline. 


Please click here to find the Application Form

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