Expanding Representation in the Geosciences Scholarships

Scholarship Description

Undergraduate students from groups who are underrepresented in the geosciences are encouraged to apply or be nominated for a scholarship. Up to six awards include $1,500 scholarship, student membership, and full meeting registration for the GSA Connects. Qualified applicants must be U.S. Citizens studying at an accredited university or college in one of GSA’s regional sections (including Canada and Mexico).

Student Application Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and a member of an underrepresented group;
• Has taken at least two (2) introductory geoscience courses;
• Be enrolled in additional geoscience courses in the upcoming academic year; and
• Be a current undergraduate student member of GSA.

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Entry in a contest required
• Has taken at least two (2) introductory geoscience courses

How To Apply