American Meterological Society/Industry Minority Scholarships
The AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students. Funding for the scholarships is provided by industry and through donations made by members to the AMS 21st Century Campaign.
Eligibility
Minority Students must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2007.
Students must plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
StipendThe two year scholarship is for $3,000 per year (freshman and sophomore years). Second year funding depends on the successful completion of the first academic year. AMS may terminate a scholarship when a student has not maintained satisfactory proficiency, no longer is a full time student, or no longer enrolled in a program preparing for a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrological sciences, as determined by AMS
Application Procedures Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam. All original materials must be mailed to the closest AMS Local Chapter listed at the bottom of the application. Photocopies of the application, transcripts, and essay should be mailed to AMS, Attn: Minority Scholarship, 45 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108.
Applicant must be entering his or her freshman year in the fall of 2007 to be eligible to apply. Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship
The American Meteorological Society is pleased to announce the AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship program, open to all high school students and designed to encourage study in the atmospheric and related sciences. Serving as a unique example of various sectors of our field joining together to support young, talented minds, the scholarships are being sponsored by partners in industry and the government, as well as through named scholarships either established by an AMS member or in memory of someone. The sponsors of these scholarships have all recognized the importance in encouraging young people to enter into the atmospheric and related sciences and thus have made generous contributions in support of the 2007/2008 AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
Eligibility requirements:¡ü Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
¡ü Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2007 as a full-time student and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
¡ü Students eligible to apply for both the AMS Minority Scholarship Program and the AMS Freshman Scholarship Program may apply to both programs, but may only accept one AMS scholarship.
Evaluation and SelectionThe evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance in high school, including academic records, recommendation, scores from a national college exam, and a written essay. Selections will be made by the AMS Executive Committee based on recommendations from the AMS Committee of Judges for Undergraduate Awards. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendThe scholarship stipend is $5000, awarding $2500 each year (for the freshman and sophomore years). The second-year funding dependent on successful completion of the first year. AMS may terminate a scholarship when a student in no longer in good academic standing, when a student is no longer a full-time student, or when a student is no longer enrolled in a program preparing for a degree in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, as determined by AMS.
Application Procedures Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
AMS Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarships are available to full-time students entering their final year of undergraduate study in the fall of 2007.
Applicants must be majoring in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic science, and/or must show clear intent to make the atmospheric or related sciences their career.
Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited U.S. institution, and must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least a 3.25 on a scale of 4.0 at the time of application.
Evaluation and Selection The evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records and recommendation. Selection will be made by the AMS Executive Committee based on recommendations from the AMS Committee of Judges for Undergraduate Awards. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendNumber and amount of scholarships vary.
Application ProceduresPlease complete all 6 sections of the application. Letters of references and official transcripts may be sent under separate cover. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than the deadline date. Written references will be accepted via e-mail and can be sent to dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.Application and Instructions
AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
AMS/INDUSTRY/GOVERNMENT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS are sponsored by industry leaders and government agencies and are designed to attract promising young scientists to prepare for careers in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic fields.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be entering their first year of graduate school in the fall of 2007 and provide evidence of acceptance as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. institution at the time of the award.
Applicants must pursue a related full-time course of study in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences over a full academic year.
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0-point scale.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status. No age restrictions exist.
The Society encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students, traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
Evaluation and SelectionThe evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records, recommendations, and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores. Selection will be made by the AMS Executive Committee. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendA $22,000 stipend will be presented to each fellowship recipient for a nine-month period in the 2007/2008 academic year.
Application ProceduresPlease complete all 6 sections of the application. Written references, official transcripts, and GRE score reports, may be sent under separate cover. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked with deadline date. Written references will be accepted via e-mail and can be sent to dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.Application and Instructions
AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is pleased to invite applications for 2007/2008 AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of science, to be awarded to a student wishing to complete a dissertation on the history of the atmospheric, or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. The award carries a $15000 stipend and will support one year of dissertation research. Fellowships cannot be deferred and must be used for the year awarded, but can be used to support research at a location away from the student¡Çs institution provided the plan is approved by the student¡Çs thesis advisor.
The goal of the graduate fellowship is to generate a dissertation topic in the history of the atmospheric, or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, and to foster close working relations between historians and scientists. An effort will be made to place the student into a mentoring relationship with an AMS member at an appropriate institution. The fellowship is sponsored by member donations to the AMS 21st Century campaign.
Eligibility CriteriaCandidates wishing to apply must be a graduate student in good standing who proposes to complete a dissertation as described above. To apply, candidates must submit the following:
a cover letter with vita
official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions
a typewritten, detailed description of the dissertation topic and proposed research plan (10 page maximum)
three letters of recommendation (including one from your dissertation advisor)
Application ProceduresAny questions regarding the fellowship opportunity may be directed to Donna Sampson, 617-227-2426 ext. 246, dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
Applications and Application Instructions
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007
AMS/Industry Minority Scholarship Application (PDF)AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship Application and Instructions (PDF) AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships Application (PDF)AMS Undergraduate Scholarships Application (PDF) AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science (PDF)
Application packages and supporting materials should be sent to:
AMSAttn: Fellowship/Scholarship Program45 Beacon StreetBoston, MA 02108-3693
Questions?Any questions regarding the fellowship program may be directed to Donna Sampson, Development and Student Program Manager, 617-227-2426 ext. 246, dfernand@ametsoc.org
Applicants will be informed by email of application materials received. It is the applicant¡Çs responsibility to ensure that all materials are received at AMS Headquarters by the closing date; applicants are encouraged to check with AMS in early March if they have not received written notification regarding the status of their application package.AMS encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students who are traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic sciences.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status and must be pursuing a degree at a U.S. institution.
The AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students. Funding for the scholarships is provided by industry and through donations made by members to the AMS 21st Century Campaign.
Eligibility
Minority Students must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2007.
Students must plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
StipendThe two year scholarship is for $3,000 per year (freshman and sophomore years). Second year funding depends on the successful completion of the first academic year. AMS may terminate a scholarship when a student has not maintained satisfactory proficiency, no longer is a full time student, or no longer enrolled in a program preparing for a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrological sciences, as determined by AMS
Application Procedures Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam. All original materials must be mailed to the closest AMS Local Chapter listed at the bottom of the application. Photocopies of the application, transcripts, and essay should be mailed to AMS, Attn: Minority Scholarship, 45 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108.
Applicant must be entering his or her freshman year in the fall of 2007 to be eligible to apply. Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship
The American Meteorological Society is pleased to announce the AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship program, open to all high school students and designed to encourage study in the atmospheric and related sciences. Serving as a unique example of various sectors of our field joining together to support young, talented minds, the scholarships are being sponsored by partners in industry and the government, as well as through named scholarships either established by an AMS member or in memory of someone. The sponsors of these scholarships have all recognized the importance in encouraging young people to enter into the atmospheric and related sciences and thus have made generous contributions in support of the 2007/2008 AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
Eligibility requirements:¡ü Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
¡ü Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2007 as a full-time student and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
¡ü Students eligible to apply for both the AMS Minority Scholarship Program and the AMS Freshman Scholarship Program may apply to both programs, but may only accept one AMS scholarship.
Evaluation and SelectionThe evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance in high school, including academic records, recommendation, scores from a national college exam, and a written essay. Selections will be made by the AMS Executive Committee based on recommendations from the AMS Committee of Judges for Undergraduate Awards. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendThe scholarship stipend is $5000, awarding $2500 each year (for the freshman and sophomore years). The second-year funding dependent on successful completion of the first year. AMS may terminate a scholarship when a student in no longer in good academic standing, when a student is no longer a full-time student, or when a student is no longer enrolled in a program preparing for a degree in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, as determined by AMS.
Application Procedures Students must include, with a completed application form, an official high school transcript showing grades from the past three years, a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor, and a copy of scores from an SAT or similar national college entrance exam.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
AMS Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarships are available to full-time students entering their final year of undergraduate study in the fall of 2007.
Applicants must be majoring in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic science, and/or must show clear intent to make the atmospheric or related sciences their career.
Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited U.S. institution, and must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least a 3.25 on a scale of 4.0 at the time of application.
Evaluation and Selection The evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records and recommendation. Selection will be made by the AMS Executive Committee based on recommendations from the AMS Committee of Judges for Undergraduate Awards. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendNumber and amount of scholarships vary.
Application ProceduresPlease complete all 6 sections of the application. Letters of references and official transcripts may be sent under separate cover. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than the deadline date. Written references will be accepted via e-mail and can be sent to dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.Application and Instructions
AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
AMS/INDUSTRY/GOVERNMENT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS are sponsored by industry leaders and government agencies and are designed to attract promising young scientists to prepare for careers in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic fields.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be entering their first year of graduate school in the fall of 2007 and provide evidence of acceptance as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. institution at the time of the award.
Applicants must pursue a related full-time course of study in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences over a full academic year.
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0-point scale.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status. No age restrictions exist.
The Society encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students, traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
Evaluation and SelectionThe evaluation of applicants will be based on applicant¡Çs performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records, recommendations, and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores. Selection will be made by the AMS Executive Committee. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.
StipendA $22,000 stipend will be presented to each fellowship recipient for a nine-month period in the 2007/2008 academic year.
Application ProceduresPlease complete all 6 sections of the application. Written references, official transcripts, and GRE score reports, may be sent under separate cover. All applications and supporting materials must be postmarked with deadline date. Written references will be accepted via e-mail and can be sent to dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.Application and Instructions
AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is pleased to invite applications for 2007/2008 AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of science, to be awarded to a student wishing to complete a dissertation on the history of the atmospheric, or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. The award carries a $15000 stipend and will support one year of dissertation research. Fellowships cannot be deferred and must be used for the year awarded, but can be used to support research at a location away from the student¡Çs institution provided the plan is approved by the student¡Çs thesis advisor.
The goal of the graduate fellowship is to generate a dissertation topic in the history of the atmospheric, or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, and to foster close working relations between historians and scientists. An effort will be made to place the student into a mentoring relationship with an AMS member at an appropriate institution. The fellowship is sponsored by member donations to the AMS 21st Century campaign.
Eligibility CriteriaCandidates wishing to apply must be a graduate student in good standing who proposes to complete a dissertation as described above. To apply, candidates must submit the following:
a cover letter with vita
official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions
a typewritten, detailed description of the dissertation topic and proposed research plan (10 page maximum)
three letters of recommendation (including one from your dissertation advisor)
Application ProceduresAny questions regarding the fellowship opportunity may be directed to Donna Sampson, 617-227-2426 ext. 246, dfernand@ametsoc.org.
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007.
Application and Instructions
Applications and Application Instructions
Application packages must be postmarked no later than 9 February 2007
AMS/Industry Minority Scholarship Application (PDF)AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship Application and Instructions (PDF) AMS Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships Application (PDF)AMS Undergraduate Scholarships Application (PDF) AMS Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science (PDF)
Application packages and supporting materials should be sent to:
AMSAttn: Fellowship/Scholarship Program45 Beacon StreetBoston, MA 02108-3693
Questions?Any questions regarding the fellowship program may be directed to Donna Sampson, Development and Student Program Manager, 617-227-2426 ext. 246, dfernand@ametsoc.org
Applicants will be informed by email of application materials received. It is the applicant¡Çs responsibility to ensure that all materials are received at AMS Headquarters by the closing date; applicants are encouraged to check with AMS in early March if they have not received written notification regarding the status of their application package.AMS encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students who are traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic sciences.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status and must be pursuing a degree at a U.S. institution.
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