West-Gray Scholarship Fund Grant

West-Gray Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation
Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Summary

The West-Gray Scholarship Fund, established in 2014, supports undergraduate and graduate students in applied geology who demonstrate academic excellence and are members of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists. This fund aids students conducting field studies in environmental and engineering geology particularly in the eastern United States, fostering future professionals in the field.

Overview

Established in 2014 in with initial funding provided by a gift from Terry R. West and Richard E. Gray, Past Presidents of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists. Grants from the West-Gray Scholarship Fund are intended to recognize and support deserving undergraduate or graduate students who are Student Members of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists. Purpose And Scope Supporting field studies in environmental and engineering geology by undergraduate and graduate university students in the eastern United States.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Minimum requirements for a scholarship grant include:Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate-level student majoring in applied geology at an accredited college or university (see geographic restriction, below)An overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0Student membership in AEG and sponsorship by an AEG Active Member.Geographic location: the student must be EITHER:a student in an accredited university in the eastern half of the United States (Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and states to the east thereof), ORgraduate students enrolled in an accredited university located anywhere in the United States, but conducting field studies in the eastern half of the United States. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not make grants supporting activities or publications that are designed to be used to influence political decisions or processes.The Fund does not support equipment purchases or maintenance costs of an educational institution employing or teaching individuals who receive grants from it.