The Department invites applications for a geology scholar award. This award, funded by the Slippery Rock University Geology Alumni Scholarship Fund, will be given each year to a qualified applicant. With yearly application and successful competition, the scholar may continue to receive this grant until graduation.
The purpose of the award is to promote competition, continued scholarship, and academic achievement, as well as to encourage participation in department and professional geologic activities.
Amount of Award: estimated for 2013: $1,000
Criteria:
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Be a current Geology student.
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Applicant must be a full-time student.
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Overall QPA of 3.0.
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Geology minimum QPA of 3.25.
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Minimum of 8 credits in Geology.
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Service & participation in departmental & professional activities is also considered.
Application:
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Write a personal statement addressing: why you selected this major. Provide a description of an experience that either led you to initially choose your program or an experience that you had in class that solidified your program choice.Your personal statement should be well written and at a minimum 500 words in length.
- Submit the personal statement and application form by March 26, 2013 to Cindy Schnur in 319 Advanced Technology and Science Hall.
The scholarship recipient will be invited to the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors Banquet on April 18.