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Scholarships

Scholarship Universe

Scholarship Universe is a scholarship matching service exclusively for University of Arizona Students. When a student logs in, they are asked a series of questions and matched to scholarships based on their answers. Scholarship Universe matches Wildcats to thousands of UA and non-UA opportunities and can help you to apply for and receive scholarship awards quickly and easily. 

Scholarship Universe

Departmental Scholarships

The Department of Geosciences currently offers several scholarships to qualified undergraduate students. The requirements and deadlines for each of the scholarships may differ. Departmental scholarship funds will be awarded at the largest award value feasible whenever possible and based on available funds, as well as the number of eligible applicants. Scholarship funds may be awarded between multiple eligible applicants or may be combined to provide more meaningful awards when available funds allow.

Non-research-based include the following scholarships. Additional scholarship-specific eligibility criteria is included below. Please consider applying for one of these scholarships via the Scholarship Universe system.

The W. Voorhees Memorial scholarship fund will provide a scholarship for a sophomore in geology with a minimum 2.5 GPA, have Sophomore class standing, and have demonstrated financial need. Award amounts depend on the number of applicants and the availability of funds.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Be a current, full-time enrolled Geosciences major in any degree sub-plan.
  2. Be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen of the United States.
    • If not a US citizen, you must meet the additional criteria outlined here.
  3. Have a completed FAFSA at UA that demonstrates financial need.
  4. Have a minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA.
  5. Have Sophomore class standing, which you can check in your UAccess Student Center.

 

The Zoback Family Scholarship was established to provide undergraduate students in the Department of Geosciences funding to those who have demonstrated academic achievement and express financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Student must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student, majoring in Geosciences at the University of Arizona.
  2. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  3. Student must have a current FASFA at the UA that demonstrates financial need.

The Kenneth A. Lovstrom Memorial Scholarship is intended to provide undergraduate students with a declared major in Geosciences at the University of Arizona with an interest in Geochemistry. The award amount varies each semester depending upon the number of applicants and availability of funds.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Student must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student, majoring in Geosciences at the University of Arizona.
  2. Students should express an interest in Geochemistry.

Diversity Scholarships

There are many scholarships available to support students from underrepresented backgrounds who are pursuing a degree in STEM. Below is a partial list of scholarships that may be available to you.

Please note that the Department of Geosciences and the University of Arizona are not not affiliated with these scholarships or organizations, do not endorse the organizations and are not responsible for the content on these links.

Field Camp Scholarships

There are many scholarships available to support students who are engaging in Capstone Field Camp Experiences. Below is a partial list of scholarships that may be available to you. You may also find more information on Field Camps at https://www.geo.arizona.edu/fieldcamp.

Please note that the Department of Geosciences and the University of Arizona are not not affiliated with these external field camp scholarships or sponsoring organizations, do not endorse the organizations and are not responsible for the content on these links.