AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities (formerly Minority Scholarship): Underrepresented students who belong mainly to the Hispanic, Native Americans, or Black/African Americans will be funded through the AMS Scholarships for Underserved Communities. The money to finance the scholarships comes from donors who donate towards the AMS Annual Giving Program. AMS strives for and promotes equal participation in all its works among various communities within America. AMS promotes the principles of diversity, inclusion, and equality in all aspects of atmospheric, oceanic and hydrological sciences.
Eligibility
- The applicants should be either American citizens or have permanent residence permit.
Eligible are students who will be starting with their freshman year of college in the fall of 2024.︙ - Students should plan for a career in the atmospheric or hydrology and marine science careers. Marine Biology is not eligible.
- The applicant should score a cumulative grade average of at least 3.0 on a four point scale.
- On the other hand, underserved students who qualify for a scholarship under this category can also apply for the AMS Freshman Scholarship Award.
Aid Packages
The $6,000 two-year scholarship (two years’ full amount depending upon successful completion of the first academic year).
Check out also: Generation Google Scholarship (APAC)
Application Procedures
- Completed application form
- A copy of an official high school transcript showing last three years.
- The applicant should include one letter of recommendation from a teacher or the guidance counselor from high school.
- It is up to the applicants to maintain time for the completion of tasks, so as they can submit their applications before the deadline date. Applications will not submit if all stages are not complete.
This is sending the notifications between 5/1/2024 and 5/31/2024.
Applications are due on 23 February 2024
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