The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides support and multidisciplinary learning experiences for undergraduate students interested in pursuing research, public service, or teaching careers in the oceanic and atmospheric sciences. The award includes academic assistance for full-time study during an academic year; a 10-week, full-time summer internship at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance for a second academic year.Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.