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AMS Graduate Fellowship

Award Amount
$25,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Meteorological Society

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually and is dependent on funding. Last year, nine fellowships were awarded.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  3. Must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.
  4. Must enroll full time.
  5. Must be pursuing a related course of study in the atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences over a full academic year. Prospective candidates from the fields of atmospheric sciences, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, hydrology, mathematics, oceanography, and physics are encouraged to apply.
  6. Must be entering his/her first year of graduate study in the upcoming fall semester.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: U.S. students entering their first year of graduate study in the upcoming fall semester are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher and pursue a degree in the atmospheric, oceanic, hydrologic, or related sciences.

Application requirements for the AMS Graduate Fellowship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • GRE scores
Additional Information: The Society encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students, traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. The evaluation of applicants will be based on the applicant's performance as an undergraduate student, including academic records, recommendations, and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores. Selection will be made by the AMS Executive Committee. The AMS does not prepare written evaluations of either successful or unsuccessful candidates.

Award Amount: A $25,000 stipend will be presented to each fellowship recipient for a nine-month period in the upcoming academic year. In addition, fellowship recipients will receive partial travel support to attend the AMS Annual Meeting. Awards are non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $25,000.

About American Meteorological Society:
Contact Information: Donna Fernandez ,Development and Student Program Manager
Address: 45 Beacon St. Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Email: dfernandez@ametsoc.org , dfernandez@ametsoc.org

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