Gil Gabanski Student Scholarship Grant

The Gil Gabanski Student Scholarship, provided by the MGWA Foundation, offers multiple $2,000 awards for undergraduate and graduate students studying at accredited institutions in Minnesota and nearby areas. This scholarship aims to ease educational expenses and foster interest in groundwater-related careers, including hydrogeology and groundwater geology. It also promotes mentorship opportunities for early-career students, honoring Gil Gabanski's legacy in the geosciences community.

The annual MGWA Foundation Gil Gabanski Student Scholarship funds undergraduate and graduate students. Multiple $2,000 scholarships will be awarded this year to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited colleges or universities in Minnesota or adjoining states or provinces. The goal of this scholarship is to alleviate a portion of educational costs and provide mentorship, while also increasing student interest in groundwater-related professions.
Aims: The goal of this scholarship is to alleviate a portion of the educational costs for students, while also increasing their interest in the professions of hydrogeology, groundwater geology, and related topics, as well as provide early-career mentorship.
Award Amount: Multiple $2,000 scholarships will be awarded this year to undergraduate and graduate students.
Use of Scholarships:

• tuitionfeesfield workfield campother costs directly related to their field of study

The Gabanski Student Scholarships are made in honor of Gil Gabanski, the co-founder and former president of the Minnesota Ground Water Association. Gil had a profound impact on the groundwater and geosciences communities in Minnesota. He helped build our organization to what it is today and was always passionate about helping and mentoring students.