National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship at University of California, Irvine 2026

NOAA Hollings applicants must 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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$9,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of California, Irvine
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studyUniversity of California, Irvine
• Course to studyComputer and Information Sciences , Engineering , Geography , Mathematics , Physics , Social Science , geomatics , hydrology , teacher education , physical , remote sensing technology , atmospheric , biological
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

Requirements

To be eligible for an NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship, a student 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, or
  • a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program;

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applications are evaluated by a review panel on the following criteria: relevant coursework; strength of education plan and statement of career interest essay; strength of letters of recommendation; and additional relevant experience related to diversity of education, extracurricular activities, honors and awards, non-academic and volunteer work, and communication skills.

For more details, visit University of California Scholarship Webpage