John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Commerce
Award: $9000 – $45000
Deadline: February 19.
To providing scholarships and internships to outstanding students studying at Minority Serving Institutions. Qualifications: Applicants must be students must be: U.S. citizens or a U.S. national; full-time students; enrolled or plan to matriculate into the 3rd year of a 4-year degree program or 4th year of a 5-year degree program; attending an approved and accredited minority serving institution (as defined by the u.s; department of education) within the united states or U.S. territories; maintain a minimum 3.2-grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on other; identified scale) cumulatively in all completed undergraduate courses; and, majoring in noaa-related disciplines including, but not limited to, oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including, geography, physics, hydrology, or geomatics that support noaa’s programs and mission; undergraduate scholars are required to: participate in the mandatory noaa orientation training program in silver spring, Maryland with the epp/msi usp team during summer last year; participate in the three-day noaa office of education orientation during summer last year; complete a survey upon completion of the orientation training program; participate in a mentor-directed summer research project during the first of two mandatory 10-week internships; participate in a second mentor-directed 10-week summer internship at noaa research facilities or offices conducting research and professional development activities; conduct internship duties full-time (40 hours per week) during summer internships; complete and submit a research project description plan as well as bi-weekly research training reports; present the results of the summer research project to noaa epp/msi and fellow scholars at the noaa education summer research symposium; maintain a minimum cumulative 3.2-grade point average while attending a department of education defined (historically black college and university, Hispanic serving institution, tribal colleges and universities and native Hawaii/Alaska native serving institutions), accredited msi within the U.S. or U.S. territories; complete a survey on summer research and professional development activities. Selection criteria: Applications are evaluated by a review panel on the following How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; two references are required; applicants must have at least one academic reference; an academic reference includes either of the following: a professor, visiting professor, or lecturer who has taught applicant at the undergraduate level (lab courses are not acceptable); the second reference may be another academic reference or person who can speak to applicant capabilities and interests as they relate to this scholarship; references from former high school teachers, coaches, family members, or friends will not be accepted. Focus: Atmospheric science; Oceanography.