Purpose
To assist students with college education costs and to promote
student participation in the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG). Four
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 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 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.
Each student who is awarded a scholarship agrees, by accepting the scholarship, to prepare a 600 to 800 word article for publication in TPG. The subject of the article must be related to a timely professional issue.
Application Process
Applicants must submit a letter of interest with name, address, and telephone number,
proof of enrollment in an eligible geological sciences program, transcripts, and an
original one-page essay on why she or he wants to become a geologist. The letter and essay
should be submitted to the following individual:
American Institute of Professional Geologists
Attn: Education Committee Chr.
1400 W. 122nd Avenue, Suite 250
Westminster, CO 80234
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to either
William Siok or Vickie Hill by telephone
(303) 412-6205 or e-mail: aipg@aipg.org.
Application Deadline and Award Date
Applications must be received by February 15th
Awarded the month of September
Basis of Awards
Awards will be based on the content and creativity of the essays as judged by the
Education Committee. The decisions of the Education Committee are final.
Miscellaneous
Application requirements for student membership to AIPG are as follows:
Student must be currently enrolled in a geological science degree program (as defined by the American Geological Institute).
The application fee is $5.00.
Annual dues are $15.00.
AIPG student membership applications can be obtained from:
American Institute of Professional Geologists
1400 W. 122nd Ave., Suite 250, Westminster, Colorado 80234
(Application forms are also available on the AIPG website http://www.aipg.org)
11/21/2008