<p>Physics or earth sciences sounds good. Have a look at environment science to if you find it.</p>
<p>Here is a link to a scholarship to study meterology and then mention at the end some of the background the undergrad should have:</p>
<p>[NOAA</a> Office of Education - Hollings Scholarship](<a href=“http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html]NOAA”>http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html)</p>