The EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship is offered for 2 years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA’s mission.
Students who are participating in Minority Serving Institutions as defined by the US Department of Education (Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan-Native Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions) can apply for the program.
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EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship 2024 – Overview
| Scholarship Name | EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship |
| Application Open Date | October 1, 2023 |
| Application Deadline | January 31, 2024 |
| Winners | 10 |
| Scholarship Amount | $45,000 |
| Official Website | https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/undergraduate-scholarship |
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Eligibility Criteria
Follow the requirements for applying for the Program:
- Must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals.
- Must be currently enrolled as a full-time 2nd-year student in a four-year academic program; or transferring from a two-year to a four-year institution; or a 3rd-year student in a five-year program.
- Must be studying a discipline related to NOAA’s programs and mission at an accredited minority-serving institution (college or university within the United States or U.S. territories).
- Must have a minimum 3.2 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
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Application Process
To apply for the program, you will have to submit your application.
Complete the NOAA undergraduate scholarship application to apply for an EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship. The EPP/MSI and Hollings Scholarships provide a common application. This application is available every year from September to January. For inquiries, please contact: EPP.USP@noaa.gov
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Selection Process
The scholarship committee will select the candidates on merit. The merit will consist of current enrollment, grades, and achievements as follows: Your relevant coursework (30 points), college education plan and career goals (30 points), your references (20 points), additional relevant experience, honors and awards, extracurricular activities (20 points), and interview (10 points)