American Meteorological Society Graduate Fellowships
Scholarship Sponsored by American Meteorological Society
AMS Fellowship Program
Description: The AMS Fellowship Program supports outstanding students entering graduate study in the atmospheric or related sciences. To date, 395 students have received AMS fellowships. The program helps first-year graduate students prepare to address real-world challenges through financial assistance, academic and career support, and opportunities to participate in the AMS Annual Meeting. AMS encourages applications from women, minorities, and students with disabilities, who have been traditionally underrepresented in these fields.
- Designed for students beginning graduate study in the atmospheric or related sciences.
- Provides financial, academic, and career support.
- Encourages applications from students traditionally underrepresented in the field.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the program’s enrollment, field of study, academic, and residency requirements. They must be entering their first year of graduate school in fall 2027 and pursuing a degree at a U.S.-accredited institution. There is no age restriction.
- Applicants who have already earned a master’s degree are not eligible.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Stipend and Travel Support
Award Value: Each fellowship provides a stipend for nine months of the academic year. Stipend amounts range from $5,000 to $26,000. Recipients also receive partial travel support to attend the AMS Annual Meeting, including complimentary registration, hotel, and airfare.
- Stipends range from $5,000 to $26,000.
- Travel support includes meeting registration, hotel, and airfare.
Application Process
Application Requirements: Students in atmospheric sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental sciences, hydrology, mathematics, oceanography, and physics are encouraged to apply. Applicants must complete all application sections and tasks and upload the required supporting documents. The application must include three written references and relevant official transcripts.
- Complete every section and task in the application.
- Submit three written references and relevant official transcripts.
- Upload all required supporting documents.