Undergraduate Scholarship

The Ron Przybylinski Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship is a $250 award offered by the Greater St. Louis American Meteorological Society (AMS) to promote the study of meteorology at the undergraduate level to students from or studying in St. Louis, Missouri. This scholarship is given in honor of Ron Przybylinski, beloved meteorologist and former Science and Operations Officer at the National Weather Service in St. Louis. His research into quasi-linear convection systems revolutionized forecasts and warnings for linear convective systems, furthering the protection of life and property across the country. We hope to continue Ron's love of science and teaching by helping the next generation of meteorologists and other members of the weather enterprise succeed in school and feel connected to the wider meteorological community. Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to receive this scholarship again.

The application period will close April 1st, 2023. 

Requirements:

• Enrolled in undergraduate courses on a part time or full time basis for the following academic period (semester/trimester)

• Have a declared major of meteorology or a or a related field of study including but not limited to: environmental science, hydrology, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, or physics.

• In good academic standing (GPA 2.5+)

• Either attend school in St. Louis or have primary residence in St. Louis if attending school elsewhere

• Short essay (less than 1 page, single spaced, 11 pt font) describing why you are pursing your field of study and how you anticipate contributing to the weather enterprise.

Please submit your application here and email your essay and current transcript to stlouisams@gmail.com by the close of the application period to be considered. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.