The Sibanye-Stillwater Scholarship(s) Grant

The Sibanye-Stillwater Scholarship(s) Grant

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

Summary

The Sibanye-Stillwater Scholarship, offered by the Tobacco Root Geological Society, supports undergraduate and graduate students in Geoscience programs pursuing research in mining or mineral exploration. With cash awards up to $1200, this initiative has funded over 222 students since 1995. Applications are evaluated on clarity and potential impact, encouraging winners to present their findings at the TRGS Field Conference. Financial assistance for conference attendance is also available.

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 Sibanye-Stillwater Scholarship(s) The Sibanye-Stillwater Scholarship(s) go to students working on a projects associated with mining or mineral exploration.

Eligibility

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