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Geoscience Department Scholarships
Scholarships for Geosciences Department undergraduate students are supported by the generosity of alumni and friends. Most scholarships are awarded to currently enrolled students during Spring Term for use during the following year. Watch for an announcement about the scholarships and pick up an application form from the Geosciences Department in Wilkinson Hall 104. Geosciences undergraduate scholarships include:

The Amanda Prewitt Scholarship for a female undergraduate geology student who best exemplifies good service and cheerfulness within the Department. No application is necessary as faculty select the recipient.

The Arthur Parenzin Undergraduate Scholarship is an for an incoming student. It is $2,000 and renewable for up to four years if a 3.00 GPA is maintained. Contact the Geography Program Director to determine if an open scholarship is available.

Christian John Hunt Scholarships for undergraduate geography and natural resources majors (application before enrollment). Multiple scholarships of varying amounts may be awarded every year to students with demonstrated commitment to studies in their major. Preference is given to those who are not otherwise eligible for merit based scholarships.

The Department Award for Excellence goes to the best senior in Geology. No application is necessary as faculty select the recipient.

The Earl Packard Achievement Award goes to the best junior student in Geology. No application is necessary as faculty select the recipient.

The Jess Johnson Student Writing Award in Geology goes to the student who best exemplifies Dr. Johnson’s commitment to high quality writing. No application is necessary as faculty select the recipient.

University Awards
Information on University Scholarships available from the Financial Aid Office