Marliave Scholarship Fund Grant

Funder: Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation

The Marliave Scholarship Fund, established in honor of Elmer C. Marliave and his family, supports students in Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering. This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and potential contributions to the profession. Awarded by the AEG Foundation, recipients are designated as "Marliave Scholars" based on their qualifications and involvement in professional societies. The program aims to foster excellence and commitment within the field, promoting future leaders in geoscience.

The Marliave Scholarship Fund honors the memory, work, and professional contributions of Elmer C. Marliave (1910-1967), a founding member of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists, Burton H. Marliave (1917-1991), a president of the Association, and their father, Chester E. Marliave (1885-1958), a pioneer engineering geologist. The scholarship awards are grants intended to support academic activity and reward outstanding scholarship in Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering. Recipients of grants will be designated as "Marliave Scholars." Awards will be made by the AEG Foundation to outstanding students based on demonstrated ability, scholarship, potential for contributions to the profession, character, and activities in student/professional societies.

Eligibility

Qualifications:AEG Student Member
Senior or graduate student presently enrolled full-time in a college or university degree program in engineering geology or geological engineering.
Nomination or sponsorship letter from a faculty member, an employer or geoscience professional with knowledge of the applicant's qualifications. The sponsor/nominator should be a member of AEG and it is encouraged to have this individual be a Student Chapter Advisor or AEG Section Officer.
Two letters of reference (in addition to the Nomination/Sponsorship Letter listed above) must be submitted online by persons in the profession who can evaluate the applicant's qualifications to become a Marliave Scholar.
Description of current and anticipated future involvement in the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists.
The goals statement must be original and must not be edited by a professor or others in the profession.
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Ineligibility

The Marliave Fund does not support general and
administrative (overhead) costs, technical or scientific consulting fees, or equipment purchase or maintenance costs of an educational institution employing or teaching
individuals who receive grants from it. Marliave Scholarship grants are not payment for services and are intended by the Foundation to be “qualified scholarships” as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.In keeping with the Internal Revenue Code classification of the AEG Foundation as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Foundation will not make grants supporting activities or publications that are designed to be used to influence political decisions or processes.