Application opens 1 March 2020
Applications due 15 May 2020
Minority Student Scholarship Program
The Minority Student Scholarship is granted to six undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to the
geosciences. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens studying at an accredited university or college in one
of
GSA’s six geographic Sections (including Canada and Mexico). The funds are to be used to purchase textbooks, pay
college fees, or attend GSA field trips or conferences.
In addition to a cash award, students will also receive complimentary GSA student membership and meeting
registration for this year’s GSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, where a student awards reception will be held.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2020
Please email form to: awards@geosociety.org
| 2019 Awardees |
| Cordilleran |
Lazaro Garza, Oxnard College |
| North-Central |
Gabriela Ramirez, Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| Northeastern |
Brianna Mellerson , James Madison University |
| Rocky Mountain |
Natalea Cohen, Fort Lewis College |
| South-Central |
Katherine Garcia, Franklin and Marshall College |
| Southeastern |
Julie M. Coulombe, University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
Student Application Requirements
Be a U.S. citizen and a member of a minority group;
Has taken at least two (2) introductory geoscience courses;
Be enrolled in additional geoscience courses in the upcoming academic year; and
Be a current undergraduate student member of GSA.
Application and Timeline
- Submit a completed online application form, and all letters of recommendation, emailed directly to awards@geosociety.org
no later than the deadline.
- Uploaded a copy of your unofficial transcript.
- Uploaded a copy of your fall 2019 schedule.
- Confirm with the student that he/she is a member of a minority group.
- Verify that the student has completed two introductory geoscience courses and is enrolled in geosciences
classes for the upcoming academic year.
- Applications will be forwarded to the GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee for review.