Explore Fellowships

All eligible applicants must:

• be college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap year preparing to apply to graduate school;
• intend to pursue a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering;
• intend to direct their studies toward understanding and solving major, near-term problems facing society; and
• be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

We do not award fellowships to applicants pursuing professional degrees other than a PhD, such as an MD, JD, MBA, DPH, or DVM. However, we will support the PhD portion of an MD/PhD program.

For information regarding application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.hertzfoundation.org/the-fellowship/apply-for-fellowship/

For information regarding the timeframe of the application, visit https://www.hertzfoundation.org/the-fellowship/apply-for-fellowship/

To be eligible to apply for the Hollings Scholarship, at the time of application (annually September through January) applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either:
  • a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program
  • a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program
  • a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution
    • Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship.

    • If accepted for the Hollings Scholarship, applicants must submit proof of acceptance prior to starting the program.

• Earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on another identified scale) each term, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study.
  • The GPA requirement applies throughout the period of undergraduate studies: prior to and at the time of application for a scholarship, for the period between application and award notification, and after award distribution.
• Have and maintain a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.
  • For additional information regarding the Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program, view their frequently asked questions or email StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov.

For more information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship/prospective

The application deadline is Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST.

Applicants to the HIA fellowship programs must be currently enrolled undergraduates or recent graduates. All majors and academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Selections are made on the basis of demonstrated commitment to minority rights and social justice, evidence of leadership potential, significant academic achievement, and social maturity.

Applicants can apply to the American Program and/or the European Programs, but can only participate in one. Applicants to the European Programs may not apply to a program in a specific country and cannot choose their city of participation.

Applications must include:

• Completed application form
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• College transcript
• Response essay
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation

Applications open December 5th, 2022. 

Applications are typically submitted online in January. Finalists are notified in mid-February and are interviewed by a member of the HIA Selection Committee. Fellowships are announced in early March.