Scholarship Season

The Meteorology Program at NIU would like to bring to your attention several amazing scholarship opportunities. Please consider applying for these prestigious scholarships if you meet the criteria.

• The American Meteorological Society administers a variety of scholarships. Details regarding the scholarships, as well as applications, may be found on the AMS's site.
• The National Weather Association administers a few scholarships. Information is available on the NWA's scholarship application page.
• Sophomores are encouraged to apply for the incredible NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship [$16,000 plus internship in NOAA facility].
• NOAA also has a very nice scholarship under the Educational Partnership Program.
• NASA has a variety of scholarships and internships available as well.
• Though the application for 2011 is not available at this time, please consider applying for the National Weather Center's Research Experience for Undergraduates Program. See a prior student's experience here.
• The National Center for Atmospheric Research annually awards phenomenal research-based internships through the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) program.
  

Current NIU Meteorology students should routinely check the "Meteorology Today" board in the Davis 2nd Floor hallway for additional opportunities (e.g., scholarships, internships, jobs) and updates.

If you have any questions regarding the application process after you have read the necessary application materials, feel free to ask Drs. Ashley, Bentley, Changnon, or Song. We look forward to helping you acquire one (or more!) of these scholarships.