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NOTE: We provide this list to offer some ideas for you to explore. We are not affiliated with these programs, and do not necessarily advocate for these over other programs. Degree statusAcademics (e.g. minimum GPA or major)Ethnicity and/or GenderOther (personal qualities, program participation, etc.)
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Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG)
- Multiple Scholarships
Multiple Dateshttps://www.awg.org/page/ScholarshipsandAwards$500 - $2,000undergraduate or graduatewomenThe award is to be used to help defray travel, lodging, registration fee, and other expenses associated with the presentation of the awardee’s research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America
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American Geophysical Union (AGU) Student Travel GrantJuly 7August 18https://www.agu.org/Learn-and-Develop/Learn/Travel-Research-Grants/Fall-Meeting-General-STG$1,000undergraduate or graduateApplicants in the final year of their degree programDemographic backgrounds underrepresented in Earth and space scienceApplicants who have never studied outside of their home country, Applicants in the final year of their degree program
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AGU David E. Lumley Young Scientist ScholarshipJuly 7August 18https://www.agu.org/Learn-and-Develop/Learn/Travel-Research-Grants/David-E-Lumley-young-scientist-scholarship$1,000 scholarship plus $500 to attend meetinghigh school or undergraduateMust be first author on an AGU presentation for Fall Meeting
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AGU David S. Miller Young Scientist ScholarshipJuly 7August 18https://www.agu.org/Learn-and-Develop/Learn/Travel-Research-Grants/David-S-Miller-Young-Scientist-Scholarship$1,500undergraduate or graduateThe scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate an ability to leverage their scientific education to benefit society.
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Austin Geological Society (AGS) Minorities in the Geosciences Textbook ScholarshipSeptember 1http://www.austingeosoc.org/ags-scholarshipsat least $300undergraduate or Master's student; full-time at a Texas universityminimum 2.5 GPA; Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering, or any other related geoscience field of study Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian, and Native American backgrounds
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Texas Energy CouncilNovember 15 -MUST BE MAILEDhttp://www.texasenergycouncil.org/scholarships/up to $2,500undergraduate or Master's studentAt least 3.25 GPA; majoring in an energy-related field (geoscience, engineering, energy finance, energy law, land management, etc.)
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McNair Scholars Program - apply through your universityvaries by university! UT Austin is November 22https://diversity.utexas.edu/academiccenter/mcnairscholars/?utm_source=Black+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=921118dab1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_10_29_09_49&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cd87fdd7d8-921118dab1-590455025Students selected to participate in McNair Scholars work with both a faculty advisor (on graduate school literacy) and a faculty mentor (on research and scholarship. Scholars define, develop, and delivery an independent research project. Scholars receive a free GRE prep course ($2,000 value). In total, Scholars are eligible for up to $5,500 for participating.Must be committed to earning a graduate degreeMcNair Scholars seeks to increase the number of undergraduate students earning doctoral degree who are low-income and first-generation, or who come from communities underrepresented in graduate education.
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American Institute of Professional GeologistsFebruary 1https://aipg.org/page/UndergraduateScholarship$1,000 to $3,000majoring 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.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.
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Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship (AGI)February 6https://www.americangeosciences.org/workforce/harriet-evelyn-wallace-scholarship5000Applicants may either be entering graduate school or already enrolled in a graduate program in the geosciences. In addition, she must have at least 1 full academic year remaining in the graduate program.Applicants must submit unofficial GRE scores, all post-secondary unofficial academic transcripts, unofficial graduate academic transcripts (if applicable), CV, write a 500-word abstract about their research interests, and a 500-word personal statement. If the applicant is intending on pursuing graduate school, she will need to send proof of acceptance in the program before the award is funded. The successful applicant will have an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher and a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. In addition, all applicants must be active members of at least one of AGI’s professional member societies.WomenThe Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship is merit-based and applicants will be evaluated on their probability of successfully completing a geoscience graduate program and transitioning into the geoscience profession following graduation.
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Hispanic Scholarship FundJanuary 1February 15https://www.hsf.net/scholarship$500-$5,000Amount based on relative need3.0Hispanic
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Scholarship for Advancing Diversity in the Geoscience ProfessionFebruary 13https://www.americangeosciences.org/workforce/agi-scholarship-advancing-diversity-geoscience-profession$5,000The scholarship is open to geoscience students who self-identify as a member of an Under-Represented Minority -- Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color and are within 2 semesters of completing their bachelor's degree in a geoscience.
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Scholarships for Field StudyFebruary 14https://nagt.org/nagt/students/field-schol_app.htmlmultiple awards of $750advanced undergraduateGPA of 3.0 or bettermust attend a field course in geosciences that is at least a total of four weeks in duration (it is not necessary that these be consecutive) and that engages the student primarily in field work, rather than classroom workhttp://awg.org/images/awards/Crawford_PDF_Announcement_Update.pdf
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Society of Women EngineersDec 1Sophomores through grad students: 2/15/2019; Freshmen: 5/1/19https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.aspcommunity college, undergrad and gradThe SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women studying community college, baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science.
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Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) Grant for Student Research in Mineralogy and PetrologyMarch 1http://www.minsocam.org/msa/Awards/Min_Pet_Award.htmlup to $5,000undergrad and grad, more than one year from degree completionThe grant is for research-related expenses only. Travel to meetings, conferences, short courses, non-research fieldtrips, tuition, non-research living (room and board) expenses, overhead or indirect costs, etc. are not suitable uses of the money. Neither should the money be used for salary or wages for the researcher.
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Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) Grant for Research in CrystallographyMarch 1http://www.minsocam.org/msa/Awards/Crystallography_Award.htmlup to $5,000undergrad and grad, as well as beginning faculty and young researchersThe grant is for research-related expenses only. Travel to meetings, conferences, short courses, non-research fieldtrips, tuition, non-research living (room and board) expenses, overhead or indirect costs, etc. are not suitable uses of the money. Neither should the money be used for salary or wages for the researcher.
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Sigma Xi Grants in AidMarch 15; October 1https://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/grants-in-aidup to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering; Designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related researchundergraduate or graduateStudents use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project.
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Chevron ScholarshipMay 31http://www.aises.org/scholarships/aises-chevron-scholarship-2019-2020$5,000 per academic yearfull-time undergraduate or graduate studentComputer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Geological or Geophysical, Mechanical or Petroleum), Health Environment and Safety and Naval ArchitectureApplicants must be: an enrolled member or a decedent of an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada.
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Geological Society of America (GSA) Undergraduate Student Research GrantsApril 1http://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Grants_Scholarships/GSA/grants/home.aspx?hkey=e4133995-e8fd-43a7-b169-7323b0d72ee9
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June Bacon-Bercey Scholarship in Atmospheric Sciences for WomenApril 15https://www.agu.org/Learn-and-Develop/Learn/Travel-Research-Grants/June-Bacon-Bercey-Scholarship
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SUEZ CORPORATE SCHOLARS PROGRAMNov 1April 17https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/6ae1f570-be32-4111-a0ec-99704d986e15$3,500 - $5,000 and internshipSophomore or JuniorAccounting, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science(s), Health and Safety (Select Environmental Science), Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science, Pre-law or Sociology
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Society of Women EngineersMay 1 (Freshmen)https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.aspcommunity college, undergrad and gradThe SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women studying community college, baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science.
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Great Minds in STEM (GMiS)May 1 (extended due to coronavirus pandemic)http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/scholarships/scholarshipguidelines$500 - $10,000 (multiple available: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/scholarships/sponsors)All graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate studentsApplicants must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and be pursuing a STEM degree; see guidelines on site for more details.Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the underserved communityApplicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community activities
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ASHRAE Freshman Engineering ScholarshipMay 1https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/scholarships-and-grants/freshman-engineering-scholarship$5,000full-time undergraduate pre-engineering or engineering student entering their sophomore year of college and pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degreemust have a miniumum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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Geological Society of America (GSA) Expanding Representation in Geosciences (ERG) ScholarshipMay 15https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Grants_Scholarships/scholarships/GSA/Awards/minority.aspxunclear, but also receive GSA Membership and registration for the Annual Meetingundergraduatehave taken at least intro geoscience courses and are enrolled for the next year in geoscience coursesUndergraduate students from groups who are underrepresented in the geosciences
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Ozarka "Every Drop Counts" Earth/Environmental Science ScholarshipMay 15https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=2ahUKEwiGza6dhsXoAhUBQKwKHVGIAwoQFjAAegQIARAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nestle-watersna.com%2FContent%2FDocuments%2Fpdfs%2F&usg=AOvVaw30ydmI-ClVJjzXPsMOIF0h$10,000undergraduates (and graduating high school seniors)enrolled in an Earth /environmental science degree
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United Negro College Fund Koch Scholars Program
February 19https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/723372ad-2fe3-44eb-8786-522e4b3b304a?_ga=2.108884938.957939547.1525194104-905528295.1520031377Up to $5,000/year for 4 years, plus mentoring and networking opportunitiescollege freshmen (and high school seniors)2.7African AmericanMust be attending or planning to attend one of 167 qualifying universities, including the following in Texas: Houston Baptist, Huston-Tillotson, Jarvis Christian College, Northwood University-Texas, Prairie View A&M, Southern Methodist, Stephen F. Austin State, Texas A&M, Texas College, Texas Tech, University of Dallas, UTSA, and Wiley College
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Geological Society of America (GSA) On to the Future (OTF)May 29https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Grants_Scholarships/otf/GSA/OTF/Apply.aspx$50 - $1000 undergraduate or graduateFrom a community underrepresented in the geosciences, such as low-income, ethnic, minority, first generation, non-traditional, women, veterans, LGBTQ+, and/or persons with disabilities.
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Foot Locker Foundation-UNCF ScholarshipMay 29https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/d7ca986d-40fe-435d-8411-b0287e83558aup to $5,000High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College SeniorMust be attending or planning to attend one of the 37 UNCF colleges https://uncf.org/member-colleges?_ga=2.144039351.383894292.1586538244-1882385681.1586538244
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National Association for Black Geoscientists (NABG)May 31 (must be mailed!!) (extended due to coronavirus pandemic)http://www.nabg-us.org/scholarship-info.htmlnot specifiedundergraduate or graduateGeoscience major; U.S. citizen; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherminorityeither include letters of recommendation in their packets in a sealed envelope or have them mailed directly to NABG by the individual writing on their behalf
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IAGD Student Pathways ScholarshipJune 1 (spring), September 1 (Fall)https://theiagd.org/student-pathways-scholarship-2/$500-$1,000Geoscience majorDocumented Disability
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Houston Gem & Mineral SocietyMay 6https://hgms.org/education/earth-science-scholarships/$2,500completed sophomore year in 4-yr or transferring to a 4-yr collegemajoring in earth science or in jewelry artsStudent must be a Texas resident whose home is located in Harris County or in a county adjacent to it, OR who resided in Harris County or an adjacent county while attending a school or college also located in Harris County or an adjacent county but is now attending a college or university outside this boundary. Adjacent counties include Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)May 1June 30https://scholarships.shpe.org/students/multiple, variesvariesYou must be a full time student and meet GPA requirements for both terms to be eligible for both disbursements. All scholarships require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 unless specified differently below.Hispanic/Latino for some but not all
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National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)unclearhttps://connect.nsbe.org/Scholarships/ScholarshipList.aspx
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American Geophysical Union Student Travel GrantAugust 8; othershttps://education.agu.org/grants/student-travel-grants-application-requirements/
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Society of Independent Professional Earth ScientistsJune 30https://sipes.org/sipes-foundation/sipes-foundation-scholarship/upper-division undergrads or graduate studentsoverall GPA of 3.5 or higher; earth science, geophysics or petroloeum engineering
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June Bacon-Bercey Scholarship in Atmospheric Sciences for WomenNot yet specifiedNot yet specifiedhttps://www.agu.org/bacon-bercey?utm_source=impact&utm_medium=email$1,000Eligible candidates must be pursuing a degree related to atmospheric sciences and/or intersections with meteorology and currently enrolled as: a first-year graduate student in a program leading to an advanced degree in the atmospheric sciences and/or intersections with meteorology, an undergraduate in a bachelor’s program leading to a degree in the atmospheric sciences and has been accepted for graduate study in the field, or a student at a 2-year institution and has been accepted into a bachelor’s degree program in the atmospheric sciencesEligible candidates must identify as women and have intentions of pursuing a career in the atmospheric sciences and/or intersections with meteorology.
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Minorities in the Geosciences Textbook Scholarship

July 15September 15https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56e481e827d4bdfdac7fbe0f/t/5f22e39440ddc24891878896/1596122006129/Application_+AGS_textbook+scholarship.pdf$250 per scholarship; 10 available Must be enrolled in a university or college full-time. Must be an undergraduate or masters studentGPA requirement of 2.5Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Geotechnical Engineering, or any other related geoscience field of study
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AGS Regional Endowed Scholarship No update since 2018...https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56e481e827d4bdfdac7fbe0f/t/5b3a57af562fa76d1e88d388/1530550191803/AGS+Scholarship+Announcement-S18-v2.pdf
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Porch Scholarship4 times a year; check website4 times a year; check websitehttps://porch.com/resources/scholarships$2,000 per scholarshipHigh School Senior (18+) or college/university studentGPA minimum of 3.4 Must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to home services offered by Porch.
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BP Scholars ProgramMarch 1https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/students-and-graduates/locations/united-states/early-engagement-programs.html#accordion_about1$5,000College freshman, sophomore, or juniorGPA minimum of 3.2full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree majoring in science, technology, engineering, math or business areas of study at one of bp’s partnered universities.
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bp STEP (shaping talent, energy and potential) leadership programMarch 1https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/students-and-graduates/locations/united-states/early-engagement-programs.html#accordion_about1Leadership development program? Undergraduate with graduation date between Dec 2022 and May 2024GPA minimum of 3.2Have a graduation date between December 2022 and May 2024
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BP Trading & shipping sophomore experienceMarch 1https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/students-and-graduates/locations/united-states/early-engagement-programs.html#accordion_about1Sophomore experience is a unique opportunity that offers a deep-dive into the world of commodity trading and risk management in the energy industry within bp’s trading & shipping business in Houston or Chicago.? Undergraduate with graduation date of December 2022 or May 2023GPA minimum of 3.2graduation date of December 2022 or May 2023
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