Shlemon Quaternary Engineering Geology Scholarship Fund Grant

Shlemon Quaternary Engineering Geology Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation
Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Summary

The Shlemon Quaternary Engineering Geology Scholarship Fund supports graduate students in applied geology. Recipients must be enrolled in accredited institutions, focusing on field studies in Quaternary Engineering Geology. To qualify, students need a minimum GPA of 3.0, AEG membership, and sponsorship from an AEG member or faculty. The fund does not cover equipment purchases or political activities, ensuring that grants are used solely for educational purposes.

Overview

NOTE: Applications with all supporting materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc. must be received by deadline each year. Note that requests for letters of recommendation will not be sent until the applicant has submitted his/her application. Shlemon Quaternary Engineering Geology Scholarship Fund The Shlemon Quaternary Engineering Geology Scholarship Fund supports geologic studies by students at the graduate level. Recipients of grants must be graduate students enrolled in an accredited university and conducting field studies in Quaternary Engineering Geology. Initial funding was provided by a gift from Roy Shlemon, Honorary Member of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Minimum requirements for a scholarship grant include:Enrollment as a graduate-level student majoring in applied geology at an accredited college or universityAn overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0Student membership in AEGSponsorship by an AEG Member or geoscience faculty member. Submission Requirements:Complete Background Information Respond to ALL questions References from two professors (online) Complete set of ALL graduate transcriptsGrant recipients must agree to maintain their student membership in AEG throughout the life of the grant, and to present a short report describing use of the funds and any findings resulting from studies supported by the grant. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Grants from the Shlemon Quaternary Engineering Geology Scholarship Fund are intended to recognize and support deserving graduate students who are Student Members of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists.

Ineligibility

The Fund does not support equipment purchases or maintenance costs of an educational institution employing or teaching individuals who receive grants from it.The Shlemon Engineering Geology Scholarships 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.