AMS Scholarships and Fellowships
AMS offers scholarships and fellowships to support student research and education in atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences, including opportunities for original research and professional development.
Funder: American Meteorological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Graduate Fellowships, History of Science Fellowship) | February 2027 (Richard Grotjahn Research Fellowship, First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship) | April 2027 (Senior Named Scholarships)
Funding Amounts: Graduate Fellowships: $5,000–$26,000; History of Science Fellowship: $20,000; Richard Grotjahn Fellowship: $10,000; First-Year Undergraduate: $5,000 (over 2 years); Senior Named Scholarships: $2,000–$10,000
Summary: Scholarships and fellowships supporting students at undergraduate and graduate levels in atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
Description
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) offers a suite of scholarships and fellowships designed to support outstanding undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences. These programs—funded by AMS members, corporations, and government agencies—aim to foster talent, promote diversity, and advance research and education in these scientific fields. Opportunities include general graduate fellowships, a fellowship in the history of science, the Richard Grotjahn Research Fellowship in Extremes, first-year undergraduate scholarships, and senior named scholarships.
