AMS Senior Named Scholarships
Offered by American Meteorological Society
About This Scholarship
The American Meteorological Society administers a family of senior-year scholarships, each established in memory of a loved one or in honor of a scientist's contributions to the atmospheric sciences. Current college juniors apply during their junior year, and the money funds the final year of undergraduate study.
Awards range from $2,000 to $10,000 depending on the named fund, and all of them are judged primarily on academic excellence — some carry an additional focus tied to the honoree's specialty. One application puts you in the running across the named funds.
Beyond the check, winners are invited to the AMS Annual Meeting during their senior year with complimentary registration and hotel, which is a meaningful networking head start in a field where the annual meeting is the industry's main gathering.
Eligibility
- Current college junior entering the final year of undergraduate study in fall 2027
- Full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. institution at the time of the award
- Pursuing a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident (no age restriction)
How To Apply
- Open the online application from the AMS Senior Named Scholarships page
- Complete the application, including the sections describing yourself, your achievements, and your career goals
- Upload transcripts and provide references
- Submit the completed application by January 31, 2027 — incomplete applications are not accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I apply to each named scholarship separately?
No. AMS administers the senior named scholarships through one application, and the society matches winners to the named funds, some of which have a focus tied to the honoree.
How much can I win?
Individual awards range from $2,000 to $10,000. Winners are also invited to the AMS Annual Meeting in their senior year with complimentary registration and hotel.
Is there an age limit?
No. AMS states that no age restriction exists, so returning and nontraditional students who meet the junior-year timing requirement can apply.