The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding scholarship and encourages independent graduate level research — particularly by female and minority students — in NOAA mission-related sciences. Scholarship selections are based on academic excellence, letters of recommendations, research and career goals and financial need.

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Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships may provide, subject to appropriations, yearly support of up to $42,000 per student (a 12-month stipend of $30,000 in addition to an education allowance of up to $12,000), and up to $10,000 of support for a 4-6 week program collaboration at a NOAA facility. Masters students may be supported for up to two years, and doctoral students for up to four years.

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Eligibility: Fourth-year Undergraduate (Senior), Alum (undergraduate), Graduate Student
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline month: December
Program Website