Warren L. and Florence W. Calvert Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

The Warren L. and Florence W. Calvert Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1974, supports deserving geological students pursuing graduate studies in Economic Geology. Awarded first in 1978, the fund is sustained by contributions from HGS members and investment returns. Recipients, selected based on academic merit and endorsements from Earth Science professionals, must carry a minimum of 9 credit hours and can renew for subsequent years with satisfactory progress.

The Warren L. and Florence W. Calvert Memorial Scholarship Fund was started in 1974 with a donation from the Calvert family and awarded its first scholarship in 1978.  The stated purpose of the fund is “to assist worthy and needy geological students to pursue graduate studies in some branch of Economic Geology leading to a master’s or doctor’s degree at any accredited university of his choice”.
The growth of the fund comes from contributions from HGS members and interest earned on fund investments.  Several appreciative recipients of Calvert scholarships later donated amounts to the fund that matched or exceeded the awards they received.
Selection of a recipient is based primarily on the candidate’s past academic record and their potential to complete graduate degree requirements, as attested to by professional Earth Scientists in academia, government and industry.

Eligibility

A recipient may pursue studies at any accredited college or university in the United States that awards graduate degrees in the Earth Sciences.Scholarship applicants must present evidence of their unconditional acceptance for graduate study at the school of their choice. Recipients are expected to carry at least 9 credit hours each semester or quarter, summer terms excepted.  Second and third year renewals may be granted provided the scholar demonstrates satisfactory progress toward their degree.