AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship

The American Meteorological Society offers this scholarship to high school seniors who plan to study atmospheric, oceanic or hydrologic sciences in college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a GPA of at least 3.0 who will enter college as full-time students in the fall. The award totals $5000, paid as $2500 each year for the freshman and sophomore years, with second-year funding tied to completing the first year.

Offered by American Meteorological Society. Scholarship for high school students in Nationwide, USA. Format: Online. Cost: Stipend. Grades 12–12. Deadline: 2027-01-31.

Fields: Environment, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grade 12. It runs online.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: The deadline is January 31, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship

When is the AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship deadline?

The deadline is January 31, 2027.

Is AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship?

High school students in grade 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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