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Geography Scholarships

Application Process

For guidance on your personal statement and letters of recommendation, please refer to the "Scholarship Resources" section on the CSBS Undergraduate Scholarships page.

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MERRILL RIDD SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1200 cash
Selection Criteria: 

  • Geography majors who will be juniors or seniors in the upcoming academic year
  • Student should have an educational focus in GIS and the environment
  • Full-time student during award period
  • 3.2 GPA
  • Based on scholastic achievement

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BRIAN L. & MICHELLE J. HASLAM GEOGRAPHY AND GIS STUDENT AWARD

Award: Varies
Selection Criteria: 

  • Declared major in Geography
  • Incoming high school student who will be a freshman in the coming academic year or current Geography major
  • Full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the current and/or upcoming academic year
  • High scholastic achievement and need
  • U.S. citizen or international student lawfully present in U.S.
  • Diverse applicants strongly encouraged to apply

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Roger McCoy Student Assistance Endowment Award

Award: $1,000
Selection Criteria: 

  • Resident undergraduate student of high academic standing who is majoring in Geography
  • Student must be full-time
  • Award is meant to help student complete a degree in Geography / pursue a career in Geography
  • 3.0 GPA

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Last Updated: 11/22/24