Funding & Scholarships
Geosciences Department Funding Sources
In addition to the university's financial aid program, the Department of Geosciences has several named scholarships that are awarded on an annual basis to undergraduate students. Find out more by following these links:
| Scholarship Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Clyde T. Hardy Memorial Field Camp Scholarship | The Clyde T. Hardy Memorial Field Camp Scholarship was developed to honor the former department head and professor. The scholarship is awarded every other year to an outstanding undergraduate geology major to assist with the expense of attending geology field camp. |
| David Rider Memorial Scholarship | The David Rider Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of David by his mother, Virginia R. Scott. This award is given to undergraduate geology students with at least junior-level standing and a 3.2 overall GPA. |
| Donald W. Fiesinger Award | The Donald W. Fiesinger Award was developed to honor Don's many years of service to the Department of Geology and the College of Science. The award is given to a graduating senior who has made outstanding contributions to the department's activities and program. |
| Jamison Geoscience Education Scholarship | This scholarship will support undergraduate students of the Geo Department. These students will either 1) major in Earth Science Teaching, 2) be involved in local or Utah Geology or paleontology research, or 3) participate in community outreach through the Geo Department, which can include working in or through the Museum of Geology. |
| John M. Branch Memorial Scholarship | The John M. Branch Memorial Scholarship was developed to honor the memory of John Branch and assist undergraduate geology students attending Utah State University. |
| Michael Varge Lowe Scholarship for Academic Success | This scholarship will be awarded to junior-level Geo Major(s) who is going into their Senior year. Preference will be given to the student(s) with the highest overall GPA. The scholarship will be utilized to fully support cost of attendance (tuition, course fees, books) annually (Fall and Spring semesters). |
| Peter T. Kolesar Scholarship | The Peter T. Kolesar Scholarship was developed to honor Peter’s many contributions to the Department of Geology and its students. The scholarship is awarded to upper-division geology undergraduate students in good standing, particularly those experiencing financial need. |
| Thomas A. Riemondy Memorial Scholarship | The Thomas A. Riemondy Memorial Scholarship was developed by Thomas's parents, Mary E. and Brigadier General Augustus A. Riemondy to honor their son. It is awarded to a nonresident geology undergraduate student. |
| Robert Q. Oaks, Jr. Scholarship | The Robert Q. Oaks, Jr. Scholarship was developed to recognize Bob’s dedication and excellence in teaching and challenging all his students. The scholarship will assist undergraduate and graduate students who are nearing the completion of their degrees at USU. |
| Springer Memorial Scholarship | This award supports undergraduate and graduate geology majors. Undergraduate recipients must have at least junior-level standing. Recipients must demonstrate excellence in academic achievement. |
| Summit Fund | The Summit Fund was established to provide scholarship support for USU Geology graduate and undergraduate students and to honor the work of the late Craig B. Forster. |
| Donald W. Fiesinger Award | An awardee named by the department each year. |
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Undergraduate Scholarship Applications accepted in the Spring Semester.
Please note, FAFSA must be filled out before applying for scholarships.
Financial Aid at Utah State University
Utah State University has many avenues for undergraduate students to receive financial aid, including grants, student loans, parent loans, and work-study funds. Check out USU's Financial Aid Office for complete details.
Undergraduate Research Funding
Students conducting undergraduate research with faculty should apply for funding opportunities internal to USU. For continuing research experiences, for example culminating in a Senior Thesis, USU's Research Office awards Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunity (URCO) grants. This involves matching funds from the Department of Geosciences.
Evan Millsap Memorial URCO Awards
USU’s Office of Research and the Geosciences Department have created a named URCO grant award to honor the memory of former student Evan Millsap. Evan Millsap Memorial URCO grants are awarded to proposals from Geosciences that meet the high standard that Evan set in his own research. No separate application is necessary.
Evan Dallas Millsap graduated from Utah State University with a BS in Geology, magna cum laude, in 2018. His stellar performance in research and academics led him to a doctoral program at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks discovering and studying late Cretaceous hadrosaurs. An avid mountaineer, Evan tragically died in a rock-climbing accident during the summer of 2019 while serving as a field camp teaching assistant in Denali National Park.
We remember Evan’s bright spirit and intellect.
Dominion Energy Scholarship
Dominion Energy scholarships provide assistance to an outstanding science student majoring in computer science, geology, or other physical sciences. Preference is given to students in need of financial aid. Applications are accepted early in the spring semester.
Intermountain Power Association, "IPA for Today and Tomorrow" Scholarship
IPA scholarships are for junior or senior geology or engineering majors. Students need to indicate an interest in the study of clean coal technologies.
IPA scholarships are administered by USU Student Services. Please apply on ScholarshipUniverse. Applications are accepted from January 1 to March 31 each year.