AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship Grant

AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)
Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship, provided by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, aims to support undergraduate students majoring in geological sciences. With awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, this scholarship promotes student participation in the AIPG and helps cover college education costs. Eligible applicants must be at least sophomores and either current student members of AIPG or have applied for membership. Up to ten scholarships will be awarded annually.

Overview

About Us The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) was founded in 1963, and is the only national organization representing and promoting the political, ethical, and professional interests of geologists. AIPG currently has more than 5,000 members, and is organized into Regional Sections. AIPG remains dedicated to communicating to the public and to it's representatives the importance to society of the profession of geology. The Institute promotes ethical conduct and seeks to protect the public and the geological sciences from unprofessional practice. The Institute adheres to the principles of professional responsibility and public service and is the only international organization that certifies the competence and ethical conduct of geological scientists in all branches of the science with members employed in industry, government, and academia. AIPG Purposes The advancement of the geological sciences and the profession of geology; The establishment of qualifications for professional geologists; The certification of the qualifications of individual Member geologists to the public; The promotion of high standards of ethical conduct among its Members, Affiliates, and within the profession of geology. AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship Purpose To assist students with college education costs and to promote student participation in the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG). Up to ten scholarships will be awarded to declared undergraduate geological sciences majors who are at least sophomores. Details for applying for these scholarships are provided below. Scholarship Awards Scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000.00 - $3,000 each will be made to eligible students attending a college or university in the U.S. Scholarships are intended to be used to support tuition and/or room and board.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any student who is majoring in geology (or earth science), is at least a sophomore, and is attending a two-year or four-year accredited college or university in the U.S. can apply (this includes international student members). Also, the student must be either a student member of AIPG or must have applied for student membership at the time the application for the scholarship is submitted.Requisite standards to apply are a minimum GPA of 2.8 (on a 4 point scale) and a minimum of 12 semester credits of geology/geoscience courses with a 3.0 GPA in these courses completed at time of application. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.