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Overview

Philip J. McKenna Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (RMAG) Foundation

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    earth-sciencescience-research

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