The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences is proud to support and celebrate student success through a variety of scholarships and awards. These opportunities recognize academic excellence, fieldwork achievements, research contributions, and community engagement across our disciplines.
We encourage all students to explore the scholarships and awards specific to Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences, as well as a curated list of external funding opportunities. Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, there are options available to help fund your education and celebrate your accomplishments.
Students wanting to enquire about scholarship opportunities should contact the department chair.
Opportunities in Anthropology
- Dr. Anja Olin-Fahle Award: Awarded to one graduating student in the Anthropology programs
- Drs. Philip and Sarah Neusius Scholarship for Anthropology: Awarded to a current student in the Anthropology programs
- Anthropology Scholarship: To support current students in the Anthropology programs
Opportunities in Earth and Environmental Science
- Walt Granata Fund: To aid students in their professional development. Including, but not exclusively, field courses, visits to laboratories, professional meetings, or analytic costs
- Paul Prince Fund: To aid students in having the opportunity for professional development in oceanographic research
- Joe Clark Research Fund: To provide support for student-faculty research projects
- Early Career Geology Student Award: Presented to a junior or senior student who has excelled academically, as well as having contributed to the collegiality of the department and supported fellow students
- Outstanding New Geology Student Award: Presented to a first- or second-year student who has excelled academically in the geosciences and has contributed to the program
Opportunities in GIS and Planning
- Alan Mewha Geography Scholarship: Awarded to one graduate or undergraduate student in the geography and regional planning programs
- Dr. Maurice Zacur Memorial Geography Scholarship: Awarded to an incoming student in the geography program
- Geography and Planning Faculty Scholarship: To support current students in the geography and regional planning programs
- Dr. Charles Weber Scholarship: To provide support for current students in the geography and regional planning programs
- Geography and Planning Scholarship: To provide support for current students in the geography and regional planning programs
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
AAPG Student Awards
A variety of awards for students in the geoscience field.
Deadline: Variable
AAAS Mass Media Sciences and Engineering Fellows Program
A $10,000 stipend plus travel expenses for AAAS fellowship for current undergraduate students or those who have completed a degree no more than one year ago in the physical, biological, geological, health, engineering, computer, social sciences, or mathematics field.
Deadline: ~January 1 annually
ABC Humane Wildlife Control and Prevention Inc. Academic Scholarship
Award of $1,000 to students planning to or currently studying within a field of science, engineering, mathematics, or technology.
Deadline: ~July 1 annually
AEG Scholarships
Several scholarships for undergraduates to attend field camps or professional meetings and support student research, scholarship, and professional development.
Deadlines: ~January 15 annually
AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship
Awards of $1,000 to $3,000 each for undergraduate students in the field of geology or earth science. Must be at least sophomore level, attend a two-year or four-year accredited college or university within the United States, and either be or have applied for student membership to AIPG.
Deadline: ~February 1 annually
AIPG Pennsylvania Section Student Scholarship
Up to $500 for undergraduate or graduate students accepted or enrolled in a geology or related major. Must be a Pennsylvania resident.
Deadline: ~March 15
Association of Women Geoscientists Awards
Multiple awards available annually. Awards are available for tuition, field experiences, travel funds for conferences, and others.
Deadline: Depends on specific award
Brown and Caldwell Scholarships
Multiple awards available annually for students studying in environmental fields.
Deadline: April annually
The Desk and Derrick Educational Trust Scholarships
Awards in varying amounts to students majoring in geology, chemical and petroleum engineering, or a related field. Must have completed two years of college or be in the second year of college, have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, and be planning for a career in the petroleum, energy, or allied industry, or research and development of alternative fuels.
Deadline: ~April 1 annually
Great Minds in Science Scholarship
Awards ranging from $500 to $10,000 to students enrolled in a STEM program with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and of Hispanic descent.
Deadline: ~May 1 annually
NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to $9,500 scholarship for undergraduates majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences, including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education.
Deadline: ~January 1 annually
Out to Innovate Scholarships for LGBTQ+STEM Students
Awards of $5,000 to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics programs who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or an active ally of the LGBTQ community. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: June annually
PSGC Undergraduate Scholarship
Awards of $4,000 to full-time junior or senior undergraduate students attending an accredited Pennsylvania college or university with outstanding academic records enrolled in science, engineering, or mathematics, and likely to pursue a career in an area of interest to NASA.
Deadline: February 15 annually
The Science Ambassador Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship for up to four years to a female undergraduate student seeking a degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity.
Deadline: Fall deadline annually
Society for Exploration Geophysicists Foundation Scholarships
Awards vary from $500 to $14,000 per academic year for high school students planning to enter college in the fall and current undergraduate and graduate students with above-average grades. Must be in pursuit of a career in applied geophysics or closely related field such as geoscience, physics, geology, or earth and environmental science.
Deadline: March 1 annually
Universities Space Research Association Scholarship Awards
Awards of $4,000 to full-time junior and senior undergraduate students in the field of science or engineering with a career interest in space science research, aeronautics-related sciences, or space science education.
Deadline: August annually
Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship
Awards of $1,250 to a female undergraduate student majoring in engineering, math, or biological or physical sciences.
Deadline: ~April 1 annually
updated 5/2025