Minority Geoscience Student Scholarship Program

American Geosciences Institute (AGI)

Amount: $2,500 - $5,000
Deadline: February 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

This scholarship supports underrepresented minority students, including African Americans, pursuing degrees in the geosciences, aiming to increase diversity in the field.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.5+
  • Demographic: african-american, hispanic, native-american
  • Must be an underrepresented minority student pursuing a degree in the geosciences.
  • Demonstrate financial need.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Essay
  • Official transcript
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • FAFSA/SAR

Timeline

Applications open in October. Deadline is February 1. Winners notified in April.

Tips

Your essay should convey your passion for geoscience and how you plan to contribute to understanding and addressing Earth's challenges. Highlight any field experience.