The AccuWeather Undergraduate Scholarship in Meteorology (Application is linked at bottom of this page)

Thanks to the generosity of AccuWeather, Inc., this scholarship opportunity is available from the National Weather Association. This scholarship opportunity began in 2004.

Offering: One scholarship per year in the amount of $1000. The NWA may ask the winner of the AccuWeather Undergraduate Scholarship to present research work at a local or annual NWA meeting; the NWA may provide additional funding for required travel and accommodations for such a presentation.

Administration: The scholarship selection is administered by the NWA Education Committee. The NWA office announces the call for applications in February each year, applications close 15 May and the scholarship designee will be notified in late-June.

Eligibility: Any undergraduate going into their sophomore year or higher in the fall. (Note, graduate students are not eligible for this scholarship) If the student is classified as a senior they must either have at least the upcoming fall (Sep. - Dec.) semester to complete after the scholarship is awarded.

Award Criteria: The scholarship is awarded based on:

a) Academic achievement/merit (transcripts).
b) Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a current or former meteorology professor), and
c) A one page statement explaining why the applicant is applying for the AccuWeather Undergraduate Scholarship

Logistics: Scholarship money will be transferred following the financial guidelines of the college or university involved. If there aren't any financial guidelines from the school, NWA will make the $1,000 check payable to both the student and the education institution at the beginning of the September - December semester or quarter.

About AccuWeather Inc: AccuWeather, Inc., is a charter Corporate Member of the National Weather Association. Dr. Joel N. Myers is the President and CEO. Please visit their web site for more information - AccuWeather.com

Application Process: The application form (Linked Below) and all enclosures must be postmarked by May 15th. Student copies of transcripts are acceptable. Recommendations from those that will not provide the recommendation directly to the student should be submitted in a sealed envelope. Recommendations should not be sent directly to the NWA office unless absolutely necessary.

Please contact the NWA office if you have questions. Telephone/Fax: (919) 845-1546 or via e-mail: exdir@nwas.org

APPLICATION FORM  (PDF)