Scholarships for Geophysics
Get Money for Your Science Study
Geophysics is the study of the physical processes that operate in and around our planet. Students pursuing this area of study who need to get some financial assistance to pay for their education can turn to several sources for funding. Please take note of the scholarships listed below:
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Foundation Scholarship Program
The SEG Foundation offers several scholarships to students majoring in geophysics at any recognized educational institution. The amount awarded starts at $500.00; most recipients receive approximately $1,500.00. The majority of scholarships offered are for one year. In some cases, the scholarships are renewable.
Both high school seniors and university students (at the undergraduate and graduate levels) are eligible to apply for this source of funding.
Marathon Oil Corporation/United Negro College Fund UNCF) Corporate Scholars Program
Up to $10,000.00 in funding will be provided to a needy student under the Marathon Oil Corporation/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program. Those who are African-American, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Pacific Islander Americans studying toward a degree in geophysics, geology, mathematics, and engineering are eligible to apply.
In addition to the scholarship monies, recipients will have the opportunity to participate in a summer internship program at a Marathon facility. A resume, letter of recommendation from an instructor, and a college transcript are required to apply.
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Several scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each are offered by the NAGT Scholarships for Field Study program. These funds can be used by students who are taking part in a field-based course any time of the year, not just in the summer months.
Those individuals who have attained a GPA of at least 3.0 are invited to apply. In addition to a completed application form, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and a personal essay explaining how participating in the field course will assist with the applicant's educational and career goals are required.
University of Houston, Department of Geosciences
Full-time students (Texas residents only) who are in their junior or senior year can apply for one of the Avery Clifford and Loise B. Dodds Scholarships available. The amount of funding given varies from $500.00-$2,000.00 per year. A GPA of at least 2.5 is required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need.
The scholarship funds can be used toward tuition, student fees, books, and supplies. Those individuals currently receiving funding under this Program are able to apply for scholarship assistance for subsequent years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Department of Geosciences
The Department offers the Aubrey E. Orange Endowed Award in Geophysics to one graduate student each year. The minimum amount awarded is $1,000.00.
Between two and four Byron Cooper Memorial Geoscience Awards will be awarded to graduate students with a demonstrated interest in research and teaching in the areas of geophysics and Appalachian geology. The minimum amount of funding to be advanced under the program is $500.00 for each recipient.
Those persons interested in applying will submit a proposal letter, along with a letter of support from the applicant's research advisor.
