Geology Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to UWO students who meet the following criteria:

  • Enrollment Status: Full- or half-time undergraduate or incoming student admitted for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026
  • Declared/Intended Major: Geology

Incoming Freshmen:

  • Must have completed three years of math (two years of algebra and one of geometry)
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA and who have completed three years of high school science
  • Recipient must take Evolution of the Earth (51-109) and one of the following: Physical Geology (51-102), Environmental Geology (51-150), or Honors Geology (51-110) by the end of their first year as a declared Geology major

Current Undergraduates:

  • Must have successfully completed (or placed above) Math 104 or equivalent and Physical Geology (51-102), Environmental Geology (51-150), or Honors Geology (51-110) by the end of their first year as a declared Geology major
  • Preference will be given to applicants with freshman standing or an undergraduate above freshman standing who is a newly declared geology major
  • Recipient must enroll in a geology course by the drop date for the spring semester in order to receive the award

Selection is based on the applicant’s interest in geology or earth science, career goals, and promise and potential in the field.

Award Payment: Fall 2026. If the recipient is not enrolled in the required number of credits for the indicated semester, the award payment will be forfeited.

Award
$800
Categories
Geology, Incoming Freshman Award, School of STEM, Undergraduate Award
Deadline
02/06/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Incoming freshman applicants: Upon high school graduation, will you have completed at least two years of algebra and one year of geometry?
  2. Incoming freshman applicants: Upon high school graduation, will you have taken three years of science?
  3. Incoming freshmen: Are you able to take Evolution of the Earth (51-109) and either Physical Geology (51-102), Environmental Geology (51-150), or Honors Geology (51-110) during your freshman year at UWO? Current undergraduates: Will you have completed Math 104 (or above) and either Physical Geology (51-102), Environmental Geology (51-150), or Honors Geology (51-110) by the end of your first year as a declared geology major?
  4. Please upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript (incoming freshman applicants) or UWO transcript (current undergraduate applicants). Your transcript should include courses you are enrolled in for the current academic year.
  5. Please submit a statement describing your interest in geology or earth science and your career goals.
  6. Please provide the name and email of a science teacher (incoming freshman applicants) or geology professor (current undergraduate applicants) who has agreed to serve as a reference to support your application.
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