Scholarships
Academic Year 2023-2024
Dr. Margaret Skillman Woyski Scholarship or Field Camp Scholarship
Amount: Varies (up to $550)
Established by: This scholarship was established through the generosity of Dr. Woyski, her family, and the alumni and friends of the Department of Geological Sciences. The award will be made on the recommendation of the entire full-time faculty of the department.
Open to: This scholarship is open to declared Geology and Earth Science majors. Field Camp Scholarship in even number years; general scholarship in odd numbered years.
Criteria: Declared geology major with 2.5 G.P.A., financial need, Community/Department Service to the department, i.e., involvement in the geology club, tutoring or participation in faculty directed research. Community/Department Service, and Good Academic Standing
Application Procedure:
- Complete this APPLICATION, answering all questions, and sign the certification;
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A.), or have one on file, for establishing financial need;
- Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to psirikulvadhana@fullerton.edu
If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 11, 2024
Clemens-Knott² Scholarship
Amount: Varies (up to $550)
Established by: This scholarship was established by faculty members Diane Clemens-Knott and Jeffrey R. Knott. The scholarship recognizes their desire to promote training in geologic field mapping.
Open to: This scholarship is open to undergraduates who will be attending the C.S.U. Fullerton field camp or a similar geologic-mapping-focused field camp in the upcoming Summer. Women are encouraged to apply.
Criteria: Minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher, enrolling in GEOL 481A – Field Camp, or similar geologic mapping focused field camp, in the upcoming summer, Good Academic Standing and, Financial Need.
Recipient is selected by the Department of Geological Sciences faculty.
Application Procedure:
- Complete the 2024 FIELD CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
- Answer all questions completely;
- Attach Titan Degree Audit and Financial Aid Award paperwork;
- Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to psirikulvadhana@fullerton.edu
If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline:
***March 11, 2024
David L. Willoughby Scholarship
Amount: Varies (up to $750)
Established by: This scholarship is given in memory of the late David Willoughby, an alumnus of the department. His family established the award in recognition of David’s passion for sedimentary geology and paleontology.
Open to: This scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are studying geology or paleontology, or who are participating in course-related fieldwork.
Criteria: Declared Geology major with G.P.A. of 2.5, Good Academic Standing, and Financial Need
Recipient to be selected by faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences.
Application Procedure:
- Complete this APPLICATION, answering all questions, and sign the certification;
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A.), or have one on file, for establishing financial need;
- Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to psirikulvadhana@fullerton.edu
If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 11, 2024
CSUF Research and Instructional Safety Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established by three staff members from the CSUF Research and Instructional Safety Office (RISO): Sue Fisher – Director (retired), Skip Hines – Chemical Hygiene Officer (retired), and in memory of Irene Duncan – Secretary.
Open to: This scholarship is open to sophomore (30‐59 units) or junior (60‐89 units) students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Geology Department and have financial need.
Criteria: Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.
Recipient to be selected by faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences.
Application Procedure:
- Complete the Scholarship and Award Application
- Answer all seven questions, and sign the certification;
- Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to psirikulvadhana@fullerton.edu
If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 11, 2024
Department of Geological Sciences Alumni Field Camp Scholarship
Amount: Varies (up to $550)
Established by: This scholarship is given through the generosity the alumni and friends of the Department of Geological Sciences.
Open to: This scholarship is open to declared Geology and Earth Science majors that will be enrolled in GEOL 481A – Field Camp, in the upcoming summer.
Criteria: Declared geology or earth science major, Enrolling in GEOL 481A – Field Camp in the upcoming summer, 2.5 G.P.A., Good Academic Standing, and Financial Need
Recipient to be selected by faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences.
Application Procedure:
- Complete the 2024 FIELD CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
- Answer questions completely;
- Attach Titan Degree Audit and Financial Aid Award paperwork;
- Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to psirikulvadhana@fullerton.edu
If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 11, 2024
John D. Cooper Field Camp Scholarship
Amount: Varies (up to $550)
Established by: This scholarship was established in the name of the late John D. Cooper, who was a C.S.U.F. professor and renowned stratigrapher that valued geologic field work.
Open to: This scholarship is open to declared Geology and Earth Science majors that will be enrolled in GEOL 481A – Field Camp, in the upcoming summer.
Criteria: Awarded to a student who shows financial need, 2.5 G.P.A. or better, enrollment in GEOL 481A-Field Camp in upcoming Summer, declared geology or earth science major, and good academic standing.
Recipient to be selected by faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences.
Application Procedure:
- Complete the 2024 FIELD CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
- Answer questions completely;
- Attach Titan Degree Audit and Financial Aid Award paperwork;
- Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to psirikulvadhana@fullerton.edu
If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 11, 2024
Armstrong-Butcher Undergraduate Geology Conference Travel Grant
Amount: Varies (up to $500)
Established by: This scholarship was established by emeriti faculty Phillip Armstrong and Tish Butcher and recognizes their desire to promote undergraduate student attendance at professional meetings. A conference research presentation is not required.
Open to: This scholarship is open to declared Geology and Earth Science majors .
Criteria: Selection of awardee will be made based on quality of written statements.
Application Procedure:
- Complete the Armstrong-Butcher Undergraduate Geology Conference Travel Grant
- Provide copy of the conference program or document showing travel date(s) and location;
- Detailed travel budget. A template for the travel budget spreadsheet can be downloaded from InfoReady application form;
- Submit the application
If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882, Peter Sirikulvadhana in the Geology department at psirikulvadhana@fullerton.edu
Application Deadline: ***February 12, 2024 and May 15, 2024.
