The mission of the American Association of Petroleum Geologist Foundation, started in 1967, is to provide funds for geology-related education and charitable endeavors. To this end, the AAPG offers grants and scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students, primarily those belonging to AAPG student chapters at U.S. colleges and universities.
Bernold M. "Bruno" Hanson Memorial Environmental Grant
Named for a geological explorer who discovered over 20 fields of oil and gas, this grant is given to a qualified graduate student studying environmental issues specifically relating to energy minerals or petroleum production. Students working on technological applications in these industries to address environmental problems may also apply.
Specific School Grants
AAPG has several named grants for students studying at specific schools or in certain regions. The Michael S. Johnson Grant is for an Ohio State University student, while the Robert & Carolyn Maby Memorial Grant goes to a University of Wisconsin scholar. Students at Texas A&M University may apply for the James W. Milliken Memorial Grant. Student members of the AAPG Pacific Section Student Chapter are eligible for the John E. Kilkenny Memorial Grant for geologic studies in that part of the U.S.
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
The L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant administered by the AAPG offers funds to AAPG Student Chapter earth science majors. For the academic year 2011 to 2012, the $1,000 grant is divided between the student and the institution of higher learning's geoscience department. Student recipients may use the funds for educational expenses, while the geoscience department should use funds to support its AAPG student chapter. Student chapter officials, faculty advisers and departmental chairs nominate the student applicant.
Grants-in-Aid
The Grants-in-Aid program provides grants to graduate students demonstrating academic merit and financial need. For the 2011 to 2012 academic year, grants range between $500 to $3,000 for thesis-related expenses, including field and laboratory work. Grants cannot be used for tuition, room and board, salaries or conference attendance. While qualified master's degree candidates receive priority, doctoral students may also apply. The applicant's thesis should address petroleum and energy-mineral resource development or issues of environmental geology.
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