STEVE CHAMPLIN SCHOLARSHIP For Geology Students
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student for the 2010-2011 academic year and enrolled as a geoscience major at a college or university in the Rocky Mountain region. The candidate should have a 2.8 or better overall GPA and demonstrate need for financial assistance.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: In August of 1985 the Wyoming Geological Association established an endowment fund, the Steve C. Champlin Scholarship Fund, to honor the memory and spirit of Steve Champlin, a highly respected exploration geologist in the Rocky Mountains (See AAPG Bulletin, 1985, v.. 69, p. 2150). Scholarships of $500 - $1,000 have been awarded since 1991.
APPLICATIONS: Application forms are posted on the Wyoming Geological Association website and sent to geoscience departments of colleges and universities in the Rocky Mountain region. For additional information please contact Dr. Kent A. Sundell, WGA Scholarship Chairman, P. O. Box 1543, Casper, WY 82602, phone number (307) 268-2498 or E-mail - ksundell@caspercollege.edu.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications should be submitted (postmarked) no later than March 12, 2010.
COMPLETING THE ATTACHED FORM: The qualified candidate should fill out and return the application form to the WGA Scholarship Committee, P. O. Box 1543, Casper, WY 82602. The candidate should have at least one letter of recommendation from the department head or any professor knowledgeable of the candidate’s past academic performance. A second letter of recommendation from either an academic or industry geoscientist is optional. Do not send more than two letters of recommendation. The candidate will have a recent copy of his/her transcript sent to the WGA Scholarship Committee. Letters of recommendation and transcripts should be received by WGA before March 19, 2010.
SELECTION COMMITTEE: A committee composed of the Wyoming Geological Association Scholarship Chairman and at least two other WGA members will screen applications and select the recipient of the scholarship.
SELECTION DATE: The committee will make its selection by May 15, 2010, and will notify all candidates of the results by letter or Email.
RECEIVING THE AWARD: The WGA will send a check for the recipient to the student’s Geological Science Department Head after commencement of the 2010-2011 academic year (late August, 2010). Upon the department’s verification of registration and attendance of the recipient, the Department Head will present the Champlin Scholarship to the recipient. If the primary recipient fails to register or attend the Fall 2010 semester/quarter the Department Head should notify the WGA Scholarship Chairman and return the check promptly. An alternate recipient will be chosen.
Dr. J. DAVID LOVE FIELD GEOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
INTENT: To promote the practice of field geology .
AREA OF INTEREST: This Fellowship honors the memory of Dave Love, a dedicated field geologist with few equals. His work has been paramount in the understanding of Wyoming geology. As such the Fellowship is reserved for assistance to field geology projects in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: To be considered for this fellowship, an applicant must be currently enrolled in a graduate program (M.S. or Ph.D.) at a private or state college or university and be doing a field geology project. A candidate may receive the award only once. If a candidate applied, but did not receive the award previously they are encouraged to reapply with an update on their research.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: In 1987 the Wyoming Geological Association established an endowment fund, the J. David Love Wyoming Field Geology Fellowship Fund, to honor J. David Love upon his retirement from the United States Geological Survey. Interest from this fund is used for the grants.
APPLICATIONS: Application forms can be obtained from Dr. Kent A. Sundell, WGA Scholarship Chairman, Casper College, P. O. Box 1543, Casper, WY 82602, phone (307) 268-2498 or FAX number (307) 266-4760, ksundell@caspercollege.edu. Forms for 2010 are available after Febuary 1, 2010 on the Wyoming Geological Association website.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications should be submitted (postmarked) no later than March 12, 2010.
SELECTION COMMITTEE: A committee composed of the Wyoming Geological Association Scholarship Committee, a Love family member and a representative of the Wyoming Geological Survey will screen applications and select the recipients of the fellowships. The committee expects to have made its selection by May 15, 2010.