NE-AIPG Angelo Tagliacozzo Memorial Geological Scholarship (ATMGS) Grant

The NE-AIPG Angelo Tagliacozzo Memorial Geological Scholarship (ATMGS) supports junior and senior undergraduate geology students in the NE Section, honoring Angelo Tagliacozzo's legacy. Established in 1986, the scholarship aims to encourage young geologists to pursue careers in geological sciences. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in accredited programs, on track for required credit hours, and can only receive the scholarship once. This initiative fosters early engagement with AIPG, emphasizing professional affiliation and support for the next generation of geologists.

BACKGROUND
NE-AIPG established the Angelo Tagliacozzo Memorial Geological Scholarship in late 1986 to recognize the dedicated leadership and service that Angelo provided to the NE Section, to AIPG, and to the geological profession until his untimely passing on October 11, 1986. The scholarship furthers Angelo’s goal of acquainting young geologists with AIPG and AIPG’s value as a professional affiliation. The NE-AIPG has awarded scholarships for more than 35 years.
NE-AIPG Angelo Tagliacozzo Memorial Geological Scholarship (ATMGS)
Angelo Tagliacozzo (1936 – 1986) served AIPG and the eight-state NE Section Executive Committee from 1974 until 1986. He held several section and national officer positions, including Executive Committee Member (1974 – 1982), Vice President (1977 – 1978), President (1979 – 1980), National Advisory Board Delegate (1981 – 1982), and Chairman of the NE Section Screening Board (1984 – 1986). His dedication to his responsibilities as Chairman of the NE Section Screening Board is the ultimate standard for service in such a position.
Aims
The principal aim of this scholarship program is to offer financial support to current junior and senior undergraduate geology students and to encourage serious and deserving students to continue toward careers in the geological sciences. The focus on undergraduate students has been selected in recognition of Angelo Tagliacozzo’s special interest in having the NE-AIPG reach and assist young geologists as early as possible in their careers.

Eligibility

Junior and senior undergraduate students majoring in a geological science at an accredited college or university in any of the eight-states that comprise the NE Section (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, and VT) are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Candidates should be on track to receive at least 30 credit hours, or 45 quarter hours, in geological science courses by the end of their senior year, in accordance with state professional geologist licensing criteria.

Ineligibility

Students are only eligible to receive this scholarship once, students that have previously received the Angelo Tagliacozzo Scholarship, are NOT eligible to re-apply.