The AGI Scholarship for Advancing Diversity in the Geoscience Profession is designed to assist geoscience students from underrepresented communities as they transition from undergraduate studies to a full-time graduate program.
This one-time $5000 award is aimed at supporting high-potential students through this crucial phase in their geoscience career. The scholarship is open to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), are within two semesters of completing their bachelor’s degree in a geoscience field, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Here’s a table summarizing the key details of the AGI Scholarship for Advancing Diversity in the Geoscience Profession:
| Organization | American Geosciences Institute (AGI) |
| Education Level | Undergraduate |
| Subjects | Geoscience |
| Amount | $5000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | One |
| City | N/A |
| Nationality | U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents |
| Country | United States |
| Contest Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
| Application Fees | N/A |
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Who is Eligible?
- Geoscience students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.
- Students within two semesters of completing their bachelor’s degree in a geoscience field.
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
How to Apply?
- Download and complete the formal application for the scholarship using the provided Word file.
- Compile all application materials into a single PDF file.
- Email the PDF attachment to scholarships@americangeosciences.org with the subject line indicating your last name and the word “diversity” (e.g., “Smith – Diversity”).
- Ensure that all sections of the application, as specified in the instructions, are completed.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Benefits
The scholarship Program provides a one-time $5000 award, which is paid upon confirmation of active enrollment in a geoscience graduate program.
Application Deadline
The submission deadline is May 1, 2024.
