The Harrison Scholarship(s) Grant

The Harrison Scholarship(s) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Tobacco Root Geological Society
Amount: Up to US $1,200
Last Updated: January 03, 2026

Summary

The Harrison Scholarships, funded by the Tobacco Root Geological Society, support undergraduate and graduate students engaged in field-based research on Precambrian rocks. With cash awards of up to $1200, these scholarships encourage clarity and relevance in applications, rewarding projects that demonstrate potential impact. Since 1995, over 222 students have benefited from this initiative, promoting geological research and presentations at the annual TRGS Field Conference, fostering academic growth and professional development.

Overview

The Tobacco Root Geological Society is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of geology of the Northern Rocky Mountain Province. We fund student and professional research projects through cash scholarships of up to $1200, thanks to generous donations from our members, private companies, and through the sales of guidebooks and other publications. Since 1995, we have given more than $156,500 to over 222 students from schools throughout the US. We award several scholarships each year. Applications are judged on clarity, relevance, and potential research impact. Awards are given with no strings attached; however only one scholarship will be awarded per student per degree. Winners are encouraged to present their research at our annual TRGS Field Conference. Presentations are typically a GSA-style poster, a slideshow talk, a field trip, or a journal-style article for review and publication in Northwest Geology. Financial assistance available to attend the Field Conference if needed. The Harrison Scholarships The Harrison Scholarship(s) go to students working on a field-based project involving Precambrian rocks.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Undergraduate and graduate students in Geoscience programs are eligible.