Don't like the weather? Well, you may not be able to control it, but at least you can understand it. Study meteorology with the help of this one-year scholarship from the American Meteorological Society, ranging from $700 to $5,000.
Instructions
1. Make sure you're eligible. You are if you're a U.S. citizen enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, have a grade-point average of at least 3.0, are majoring in atmospheric - or related hydrologic or oceanic - science and plan to make a career in one of these fields.
2. Keep in mind that you must also be entering your final year of college for the year covered by the scholarship.
3. Get an application either by downloading one from the organization's Web site (see ametsoc.org) or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the American Meteorological Society, Attn: Fellowship/Scholarship Program, 45 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108-3693.
4. Notify professors, teaching assistants and employers well ahead of time for any letters of recommendation you need from them.
5. Follow the instructions on the application form. It will tell you what other materials you need.
6. Send in all your materials by the March deadline. Apply well before the application deadline to avoid being too late.
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