Category: Scholarship

https://www.miglswcs.org/awards-and-scholarships/scholarships

The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the science and art of good land use. SWCS has over 3,000 members worldwide. The Michigan Chapter, one of many local Chapters of SWCS, is also a Federal 501(c)(3) organization and a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation in Michigan. The Michigan Chapter offers this Scholarship to college or university students in Michigan.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Scholarships are awarded to encourage qualified students to enter the field of natural resources conservation, and to prepare them for related careers through an organized program of study at an institution of higher education offering training in appropriate disciplines. Awards will be based on interest in conservation, scholastic ability, and participation in conservation activities.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1.
Be a student enrolled in an agricultural, natural resources, or conservation curriculum at an accredited Michigan college or university.
2.
Be a full-time Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student in the fall term of the academic year in which the scholarship is awarded.
3.
Have submitted a complete scholarship application by the due date provided in the announcement.
AMOUNT
A Scholarship of $1000.00 will be awarded. In addition, the recipient will be invited to attend the Michigan Chapter’s 2025 Annual Meeting in December 2026, to be introduced as our 2026-2027 Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program recipient.
APPLICATIONS
Applications for the scholarship must reach the Scholarship Committee by November 9, 2026. The recipient will be selected by November 30, 2026. Application forms may be downloaded from the Michigan Chapter website: https://www.miglswcs.org/awards-and-scholarships/scholarships/, or requested directly from the Chapter Secretary. Applications should be emailed to:
Daniel F. Kesselring, Secretary Michigan Chapter SWCS 113 North Dr. E. Marshall, MI 49068 email: daniel.kesselring@miglswcs.org
Submit the following two pages of this application to the above email address in pdf format by November 9, 2026.
In addition, two reference letters are required. These letters should be e-mailed or mailed directly to the above address by the authors.
QUESTIONS: Dr. Zachary Curtis, Scholarship Committee Chair, zachary.curtis@miglswcs.org (517) 614-5169)

https://lakesuperiorgeology.org/studentscholarship.html

The 2005 Board of Directors established the ILSG Student Research Fund with US$10,000 from the Institute’s general fund to encourage student research on the geology of the Lake Superior region. A minimum of two awards of US$500 each for research expenses (but not travel expenses) will be made each year. Students are expected to present their research orally or during a poster session at an ILSG meeting. The award winners will also be automatically eligible for the Eisenbrey Travel Awards. To allow the fund to grow, the Fund will receive one-half of any additional proceeds from each annual meeting, after all other commitments and expenses are covered.

• The Board of Directors will be responsible for selecting a minimum of two awards. The ILSG Treasurer will issue the awards.
• The ILSG Student Research Fund is available for undergraduate or graduate students working on geology in the Lake Superior region.
• The applications are due to the ILSG Secretary by October 1st each year. Awards will be made by October 31st of each year.
• Names of the award recipients will be announced at the next annual meeting and posted on the ILSG website.
• The proposal application should be at least 500 words, and should have a statement of the research project, background information, a map of the research area, research steps necessary to complete the research, figures (if needed), references, and a list of research expenses. The proposal should be no more than three pages in total. The proposal should also include a proposed end date for the research.
• The proposal will need to be signed by the researcher’s supervisor or a separate email provided confirming support of the proposal.

Proposals can be sent either on paper or electronically (preferred) to the address below

Dr Peter Hollings
Department of Geology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay
Ontario
P7B 5E1
Canada
Fax (807) 346 7853
Email: peter.hollings@lakeheadu.ca
Contact the ILSG Secretary

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https://www.miglswcs.org/awards-and-scholarships/scholarships

The Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program is designed to be a strong and continuing activity of the Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society to advance the science and art of good land use. The program offers Michigan Chapter SWCS members a convenient and significant way of providing long term support to the goals of the Michigan Chapter and the Soil and Water Conservation Society through facilitating the education of future soil and water conservation professionals.

These Scholarships are to encourage qualified students to enter the field of natural resource conservation and to prepare them for such careers through an organized program of study in an institution of higher education offering training in appropriate areas. Awards are based on interest in conservation as evidenced by scholastic ability and participation in conservation activities.

The Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is offering a $1000 Scholarship through the Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program to eligible applicants for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Academic Year.  The application period is now OPEN. If you are interested in applying for this Scholarship, you should first download and review the two page Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program Description document below to see if you might be eligible.   If you are eligible and wish to be considered,  download, fill out and submit the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Academic Year application form.

https://profession.americangeosciences.org/learning/scholarships/nexthorizons

This scholarship is a one-time $5,000 award, provided upon confirmation of active enrollment in a geoscience graduate program. It is designed to support first-generation college students who are within two semesters of completing their bachelor’s degree in geoscience and are taking their first steps toward graduate education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic merit, demonstrated potential for success in a geoscience graduate program, and commitment to pursuing a career in the geoscience profession.

Submission Deadline: 1 May 2026

Application Instructions

• All materials must be submitted via email combined as a SINGLE PDF file.
• Use the application word file
• Complete all sections of the formal application for the scholarship, including:
  1. Name, program/department, expected graduation, and contact information.
  2. List AGI member societies to which you are a member, and include your membership identification number for each.
  3. A strict 500-word limit abstract about your research interests in graduate school, why you can accomplish that research and what impact it will have on the geoscience community.
  4. A strict 500-word limit essay of what you see as your path forward in the geoscience profession beyond graduate school
  5. A strict 250-word limit description of extracurricular activities and professional development experiences.
  6. Curriculum Vitae (not resume), including short descriptions of any geoscience, technology, academic, professional development or applicable extracurricular activities. Please do not include descriptions of courses or coursework.
  7. (Unofficial) Undergraduate Academic Transcript(s).
• When you have all of your materials ready, email them as a single PDF attachment to: scholarships@americangeosciences.org with the subject line with your last name and the word Next Horizons – such as “Smith – Next Horizons”.

Dear STEM Students,

We want to share an exciting scholarship opportunity for Michigan Tech Pell-eligible students!  The S-STEM Husky PAWS (Pathways for Academic Wellness and Success) Scholarship Program awards one-year finishing scholarships for Pell students (Consult the Financial Aid Office, determined by the Federal Pell Grant program), majoring in the Colleges of Engineering and Computing, or in Physics/Applied Physics, who are completing their bachelor’s degrees or accelerated master’s degrees. This scholarship is awarded for one year, up to $15,000 for bachelor’s and $20,000 for master’s degree students. All applicants must reach senior standing (90+ credits) by the end of Spring 2026 and must have a plan filed with their academic advisor to graduate with their BS by December 2027. Accelerated MS students must also attain 90+ credits, but do not have a graduation timing restriction.

The Husky PAWS program has three goals:

• To elevate each student’s assets, which include the unique and valuable skills, knowledge, and resiliency derived from their familial and community experiences.
• To foster a sense of belonging.
• To increase retention and graduation rates for STEM students who have demonstrated financial need.

These scholarships are made possible through funding from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, which seeks to support the recruitment, retention, and graduation of academically talented low-income students.  https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/prospective/husky-paws/  (NOTE: Apply for the Finishing Fellowship with the Google Form below; do not follow the embedded link on the webpage.)

To apply for an S-STEM Finishing Fellowship, complete this Google Form. This application is due April 3rd at 11:59 pm.  

In addition to the financial scholarship support, Husky PAWS includes professional development programming throughout the academic year to support students’ graduation and career success.

Please reach out to Dr. Adrienne Minerick at minerick@mtu.edu with any questions.

https://www.womeninchemicals.com/scholarship

Application & Criteria
Applications for a scholarship through the Myers-Greene Family STEM Scholarship Fund will open in February 2026, and will be accepted through March 31, 2026. The recipient of the scholarship will be notified no later than July 1.

Applicant Criteria

• Woman pursuing a STEM education via an accredited university, vocational or trade school
• Demonstrate financial need
• Dedication to service and academics

Applicant Materials

• Scholarship Application
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Transcript and/or acceptance letter to an accredited University, Vocational or Trade School
• Written statement noting:
• key academic and extracurricular achievements
• commitment to service
• how your education could be applied to a role in the chemical industry
• your future career interests

Women in Chemicals encourages the use of AI to spur ideation but should not be used to generate core content. We will review all applications through an AI Checker and Detector to ensure original content.

https://www.womeninchemicals.com/scholarship

https://www.awg.org/page/ScholarshipsandAwards

Lots of scholarships to consider

Thanks to generous alumni gifts, two funding opportunities are available through the Office of Sustainability and Resilience to help Michigan Tech students develop climate change and sustainability leadership skills. Please share widely with your students and networks!

Please visit the Student Funding Opportunities webpage for more information. Feel free to send questions to Alan Turnquist, Director of Sustainability and Resilience, at sustainability@mtu.edu. 

Funding Opportunities:

1. Frank Chernosky Climate Ambassador Award (upper-level undergraduates only)
Includes $8,000 tuition scholarship plus up to $1,600 for professional development.

• One award available for 2026-27.
• Funds usable through August 2027.
• Includes partial tuition and funds/support to pursue professional development.
• Apply on the 2026 Chernosky Award application form.
• Deadline: March 13.

2. NextGen Climate Leaders Fund (all student levels)
Up to $1,000 per student (a minimum of $10,000 total is available for 2026).

• Supports eligible professional development activities that build climate and sustainability leadership skills and networks.
• Note for graduate students: Research expenses are ineligible. For proposed conference travel, please demonstrate how the experience is complementary to your research and coursework.
• Apply on the 2026 NextGen application form.
• Deadline: Rolling applications accepted through 2026 (review time of 10 business days).

We appreciate you sharing these opportunities within your departments and with your students. Feel free to reach out with any questions. 

$4,000 Undergraduate Scholarship

Supporting the Next Generation of Geoscientists The Michigan Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) is proud to award the Andrew Mozola Memorial Scholarship to outstanding undergraduate students pursuing degrees in geology or geoscience at Michigan colleges and universities. This scholarship recognizes academic excellence, curiosity, creativity, and engagement in the geoscience profession.

Tell us your story ■ Why do you want to be a geoscientist? ■ What sparked your interest in geoscience? ■ What are your career goals? ■ How are you involved in geoscience beyond the classroom?

Eligibility ■ Enrolled at an accredited Michigan college or university. ■ Sophomore standing or higher. ■ AIPG student member at time of application. ■ GPA: 3.0 Overall | 3.5 in geoscience

Important Dates ■ Apply by: June 1, 2026 | 5 PM EST ■ Notification: June 30, 2026

Submit Applications to: Scholarship Chair: Dave Adler, CPG email: umw_hw@msn.com address: 12942 Wales Ave. Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1723 phone: (248) 810-9970 Apply today.

Invest in your future as a geoscientist.

Application Requirements ■ Cover letter telling us your story including the elements above. ■ Transcript (unofficial accepted) ■ One letter of recommendation from a faculty member in geology/geoscience. ■ AIPG student member number.

Due by February 1st – submit online

Purpose
To assist students with college education costs and to promote student participation in the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG). Up to ten scholarships will be awarded to declared undergraduate geological sciences majors who are at least sophomores. Details for applying for these scholarships are provided below.

Scholarship Awards
Scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000.00 – $3,000 each will be made to eligible students attending a college or university in the U.S. Scholarships are intended to be used to support tuition and/or room and board.

Eligibility Requirements
Any student who is majoring in geology (or earth science), is at least a sophomore, and is attending a two-year or four-year accredited college or university in the U.S. can apply (this includes international student members). Also, the student must be either a student member of AIPG or must have applied for student membership at the time the application for the scholarship is submitted.

Each student who is awarded a scholarship agrees, by accepting the scholarship, to prepare a 600 to 800 word article for publication in The Professional Geologist. The subject of the article must be related to a timely professional issue.

Application Process

1. Submit a cover letter introducing yourself and tell us what you have done outside of the class room such as research projects, officer in club, or outside activities within the community. Address your career goals in near term and longer term. Provide your academic objectives: If you are attending a two-year institute do you plan to continue to a four-year institute and complete a degree? If you attend a four-year institute do you plan to attend graduate school?
2. Submit a one page (800 words strictly enforced, 12 pt, times new roman, 1 inch margins, left justify and in a Word doc file) essay on Why I Want to be a Geologist. Scholarship winner’s essays will be printed unedited and in their entirety in the AIPG publication The Professional Geologist (TPG).
3. Portrait of yourself for the purpose of printing in TPG with the scholarship winner’s essay.
4. Submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial) and documentation that you are a current student. Requisite standards to apply are a minimum GPA of 2.8 (on a 4 point scale) and a minimum of 12 semester credits of geology/geoscience courses with a 3.0 GPA in these courses completed at time of application.
5. Letter of recommendation from a geology/geoscience professor that provides an emphasis on your performance and activities in the classroom, in the department, and your character in how you work and help other students. Professor can email the the letter to aipg@aipg.org or upload the letter online at https://aipg.org/page/UndergradeRecLtr. Student needs to let their professor know to email or upload LOR.

The application packet can be submitted online (preferred) below or emailed to aipg@aipg.org. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to (303) 412-6205 or e-mail: aipg@aipg.org.

If you are submitting your application materials by email (aipg@aipg.org), please format the subject line as follows: AIPG Scholarship – Type of Scholarship (Undergrad or Grad) – Last Name – Submission. For example, AIPG Scholarship – Undergraduate – Doe – Essay – Letter of Recommendation. You may submit all application materials in one email, and, if necessary, one file.

Application Deadline and Award Date
Applications must be received by midnight Mountain Standard Time (MST) on February 1st, which is to say, before February 1st. Awarded the month of May. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Basis of Awards
Awards will be based on the cover letter, recommendation, transcript and the content and creativity of the essay as judged by the Education Committee. The decisions of the Education Committee are final.