Philip J. McKenna Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Undergraduate: Rising seniors and senior undergraduates at Colorado College
- Graduate: Graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in geology
- Enrollment at Colorado College is primary requirement
Overview
Geographic Scope: Specifically for Colorado College students
Focus Areas: Undergraduate and graduate-level geological research
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate: Rising seniors and senior undergraduates at Colorado College
- Graduate: Graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in geology
- Enrollment at Colorado College is primary requirement
Award Details:
- Multiple awards available annually
- 2020 total awards: $30,500 across nine scholarships
- Application deadline for undergraduates typically extends into February
Contact:
- Address: 1550 Larimer Street, Suite 900, Denver, CO 80202
- Email: RMAGFoundation@rmagfoundation.org
- Website: rmagfoundation.org
Background: Named memorial scholarship specifically supporting geological research by Colorado College students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Requirements:
- Research proposal in geology
- Letters of recommendation from academic advisors
- Colorado College enrollment documentation
Application Materials:
- Detailed research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Advisor recommendation letters
Deadline: Typically mid-February for undergraduate applicants; early in calendar year for graduate students (exact dates vary; check website for current deadline)
Submission Method: Contact RMAG Foundation for current application procedures
What Rocky Mountain Assoc of Geologists Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $25K
- Median grant
- $13K
- Range
- $10K–$15K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO.
Example grants
Denver Museum of Nature and Science · Denver, CO
$15K
Rocky Mountain Assoc of Geologists · Denver, CO
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Earth science
- Science research
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