Scholarships

 

Academic Year 2022-2023

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:

  1. Complete this APPLICATION, answering all questions, and sign the certification;
  2. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A.), or have one on file, for establishing financial need;
  3. Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to kategill@fullerton.edu

If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 10, 2023

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:

  1. Complete the 2023 FIELD CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMPDF File Opens in new window
  2. Answer all questions completely;
  3. Attach Titan Degree Audit and Financial Aid Award paperwork;
  4. Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to kategill@fullerton.edu

If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 10, 2023

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:

  1. Complete this APPLICATION, answering all questions, and sign the certification;
  2. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (F.A.F.S.A.), or have one on file, for establishing financial need;
  3. Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to kategill@fullerton.edu

If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 10, 2023

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:

  1. Complete the 2023 FIELD CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMPDF File Opens in new window  
  2. Answer questions completely;
  3. Attach Titan Degree Audit and Financial Aid Award paperwork;
  4. Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to kategill@fullerton.edu

If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.
Application Deadline: ***March 10, 2023

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:

  1. Complete the 2023 FIELD CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMPDF File Opens in new window
  2. Answer questions completely;
  3. Attach Titan Degree Audit and Financial Aid Award paperwork;
  4. Submit(email) the application to the Department of Geological Sciences, in P.D.F. file to kategill@fullerton.edu

If you have questions please call (657) 278-3882.

Application Deadline: ***March 10, 2023