TRGS Field Scholarships Grant

TRGS Field Scholarships Grant

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

Summary

The TRGS Field Scholarships, funded by the Tobacco Root Geological Society, support students engaged in geoscience research in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Scholarships of up to $1200 are awarded annually based on clarity, relevance, and potential impact of projects. Since 1995, over $156,500 has been granted to more than 222 students. Preference is given to mapping projects in Montana, Idaho, and northern Wyoming, with opportunities for presentation at the annual TRGS Field Conference.

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. TRGS Field Scholarships TRGS Field Scholarship(s) go to students working on field-based projects in the northern Rocky Mountains.

Eligibility

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