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Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Application Process

 

 

How do I apply for a Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship?

 

 

To apply for a Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants can download an application at http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html.  The application is available annually October through February. If you do not have Internet access, hard-copy applications can be requested by contacting: NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship located: NOAA/Office of Education (OEd.), 1315 East West Highway, Room 10703, Silver Spring, MD 20910-6233, Attn: Student Scholarship Team, or you can email: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov.

 

What must I submit to apply?

Applicants are required to submit ALL of the following items for an application to be deemed complete and eligible:

 

  • A completed scholarship application form;
  • two essays;
  • official college transcript(s) (one for each institution attended; sent directly to NOAA by the institution); and
  • two academic references.

 

When are the Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship applications due to NOAA?

All applications and supporting materials must be received by February 22, 2008. If supporting documents (i.e. academic reference forms, official transcripts, etc.) are not received by the deadline, the application will be incomplete and therefore deemed ineligible for consideration.  

 

What if I miss the deadline date?

NOAA's Office of Education will not review scholarship applications or supporting materials received after the deadline date.  Applications and materials that are received after February 22, 2008 will be deemed ineligible.  Due to the large number of applications received annually, NOAA adheres strictly to the application deadline date.  Therefore, NOAA strongly encourages scholarship applicants to contact the Office of Education by email at: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov to confirm that the submitted application and all supporting materials have been received prior to the deadline date. NOAA's OEd., strongly advises applicants to ensure that their two academic references also submit recommendations.