Scholarships for Earth Science
Take Advantage of These Opportunities
Earth scientists study such concepts as the Earth's origin, continental drift, and evolution of life on our planet. In addition, these scientists conduct research in such areas as extreme weather, volcanoes, earthquakes, global warming, and climate change.
If earth science is your passion and you need financial assistance to make your educational dreams a reality, where can you turn? Here are some options for scholarships for this area of study:
National Science Foundation
Those individuals currently pursuing studies to be accredited teachers in the areas of math or science (earth science, chemistry, biology, or physics) are eligible to apply for the Robert Noyce Scholarship. Both undergraduate and graduate students (US citizens and permanent residents) who have achieved a GPA of at least 3.0 can apply. Recipients of the $10,000.00 scholarship will be required to teach at a secondary school designated as “high needs” for at least two years after graduation.
All applicants will submit two personal essays, along with two letters of recommendation and an official transcript. Those applicants chosen as finalists will be invited for a personal interview.
American Geological Institute
The American Geological Institute Minority Geoscience Scholarships provide between $500.00 and $3,000.00 in funding to students pursuing a degree in either earth science education or geoscience.
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who are US citizens and either African-American, Native American, or Hispanic. The applicant must be currently enrolled in a degree program; high school seniors are not eligible to apply. In addition, documentation demonstrating financial need is required.
Association for Women Geoscientists
The Chrysalis Scholarship Fund provides $2,000.00 to female graduate geoscience students whose studies have been interrupted for a minimum of one year. Two scholarships will be awarded and these funds can be used for whatever purpose the recipient desires.
To be considered for this funding, applicants are required to submit a detailed personal letter discussing her plans for a career in the field, how the scholarship funds (if awarded) will be used, and the reason why her education had to be put on hold. Two letters of recommendation (one from her academic advisor and the other from another scientist) must be submitted as well.
Ozarka Natural Spring Water
The Every Drop Counts Earth Science Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to Texas high school seniors planning on enrolling in a four-year program at either a college or university. Schools will submit the names of candidates for one of four merit-based scholarships, which are worth $2,500.00 each.
In addition, two scholarships in the amount of $10,000.00 each will be awarded to Texas residents either currently enrolled in or planning on enrolling in a four-year program at a college or university. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required and applicants will submit a personal essay explaining why they chose to study earth science or environmental science at the post-secondary level.
Mansfield University (Mansfield, PA), Geography and Geology Department
Exceptional students enrolled in the Earth and Space Science Education program at Mansfield University are invited to apply for the Jacob Oberly Earth Science Scholarship. $500.00 will be awarded each year to a student (either full- or part-time) with a GPA of at least 3.5. The scholarship is non-renewable.
To apply, interested persons are asked to submit a personal statement setting out their goals, involvement in extra-curricular and community activities, and why they would be a good choice for this particular award to the Financial Aid Office at the University.
