AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by American Meteorological Society
American Meteorological Society — First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship
Overview
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) invites applications for its First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship, a program aimed at motivating high school students to pursue studies in atmospheric and closely related sciences. Funded through contributions from industry partners and a variety of named endowments—established by AMS members or in memory of individuals—this scholarship reflects a collaborative effort across the field to support promising young scholars. The Society particularly welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and students with disabilities, who are historically underrepresented in atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
Who may apply
To be considered for this scholarship applicants must:
- Be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident (green card) status.
- Be entering their first year of college as a full-time student in the fall of 2026 and intend to major in atmospheric science or a related oceanic or hydrologic discipline (note: marine biology is not eligible).
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Award amount and renewal
The scholarship provides a total award of $5,000, distributed as $2,500 for the freshman year and $2,500 for the sophomore year. Continued funding for the second year is contingent upon successful completion of the freshman year.
Application components
A complete submission must include:
- A filled-out AMS application form.
- An unofficial high school transcript showing grades from the last three years.
- High school profile, if available (optional).
- One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, guidance counselor, or an appropriate professional reference.
Sponsors and purpose
This program is supported by corporate sponsors and named scholarships established by AMS members or in memory of others. These donors have contributed to encourage more young people to enter atmospheric and related sciences.
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