Incoming First-Year Student Scholarships
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science offers a limited number of scholarships to incoming first-year students based on academic merit and/or financial need, which are contingent on accepting your offer from Penn State with the intention of enrolling in the Meteorology and Atmospheric Science major. You do not need to apply for these scholarships; if you are selected by the department scholarship committee, an offer letter will be sent to your home address, typically between mid-February and mid-March. Generally speaking, first-year scholarships are renewed in the second year given you maintain the GPA specified in your scholarship offer letter.
In addition to Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science scholarships, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and other areas at the University offer scholarships to incoming first-year students. Notification of these scholarships vary in their timing, but most scholarship offers are sent within the mid-February to April timeline. Unfortunately, in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, we cannot view or access information on other scholarships you may be offered or are receiving.
How to Apply
Applications are not required for Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science scholarships; you will be contacted via U.S. mail (typically mid-February to mid-March) if you have been selected for an incoming freshman scholarship.
Meteorology Awards
Most Meteorology and Atmospheric Science awards are given to second-year through fourth-year students, although there may be a limited number of awards that apply to incoming first-year students. For a full list of award opportunities and the eligibility criteria, please visit Student Awards.
External (to Penn State) Scholarships and Awards
Only scholarships available to incoming freshmen are listed below. For a list of external scholarships for upperclassmen, please visit the Current Students section of our website.
- NASA Office of Education Scholarship and Research Opportunities
- American Meteorological Society Scholarships and Awards
- National Weather Association (NWA) Phillips Family Scholarship (Currently enrolled freshmen only)
Penn State Office of Student Aid
Scholarships are only a part of a well-developed college-financing plan. The University's Office of Student Aid (link is external) is an essential partner in creating that plan. Be sure to investigate the many sources of aid they offer.
Scholarships and Awards Beyond the First Year
More information about Meteorology and Atmospheric Science scholarships and awards for juniors and seniors are awarded based on scholarship guidelines and criteria. There is no application for Meteorology and Atmospheric Science scholarships and awards; however, if you want to be eligible for College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Scholarships as an upperclassman, you must complete the EMS scholarship application every year by April 15.
- Learn more about College of EMS Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities
- Learn more about College of EMS Honors and Award Opportunities
Helpful Tips
Tips for writing a scholarship thank you letter (by Penn State Office of Student Aid).
Form for students to submit their information to scholarship donors. (College of Earth and Mineral Sciences)