Katherine Greacon Nelson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students for research or other appropriate programs of a professional nature related to their studies in geology or geophysics. This scholarship honors the Department of Geosciences founder and former faculty member, Dr. Katherine Greacon Nelson. Qualified applicants must be an undergraduate major in Geosciences, have demonstrated academic achievement, have demonstrated financial need as shown on the FAFSA, and be engaged in relevant field work and/or research. Applications are typically accepted in January and are paid the following summer or fall unless a student is graduating in May. Recipients chosen in February will receive payment in summer or fall.