Scholarships for Environmental Studies / STEM Research Careers

 Attention 1st and 2nd YEAR STUDENTS! Learn about two great awards - the Hollings Scholarship (for students pursuing environmentally-related studies) and the Goldwater Scholarship (for students strongly interested in STEM research careers).

1. Hollings Scholarship (for rising 2nd year students only): Are you a rising 2nd year student studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($700/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. 41 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships in the past eight years!

Attend one of our info sessions next week to learn more!

Click here to reserve a spot for Monday, April 18 at 4:30 pm

Click here to reserve a spot for Tuesday, April 19 at 4:30 pm

Interested but can't attend? To gain access to our ELMS resource site for Hollings applicants, please click here to complete a brief questionnaire.

Eligibility requirements: applicants for Hollings Scholarships must be: 2nd year students in fall 2022; US Citizens; and must have GPA's of 3.0 or higher each semester and in their major.

2. Goldwater Scholarship (for rising 2nd and 3rd year students only): Are you a rising 2nd or 3rd year student strongly interested in graduate studies and a research career in STEM? Learn about the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's most prestigious STEM award for sophomores and juniors, with our NEW NARRATED presentation! The Goldwater Scholarship includes annual awards of up to $7,500 for recipients.

Maryland has an exceptional record in the Goldwater competition, ranking 2nd in the nation in the past 10 years! Congratulations to our three 2022 winners, George Li, Kevin Tu, and Patrick Kim.

Click here to gain access to our recorded Goldwater info session on ELMS!

GOLDWATER ELIGIBILITY: Rising 2nd year and 3rd year students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for nomination this fall 2022.