William L. and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship for Karst Science Grant

William L. and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship for Karst Science Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Karst Waters Institute Inc
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Summary

The William L. and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship for Karst Science, established in 2002, honors the legacy of William L. Wilson and aims to support innovative karst scientists. Funded by Diane C. Wilson, it provides a one-time award of $2,500 and recognition at the KWI spring banquet. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a master's program focused on karst science and its subfields, while PhD students are excluded. This scholarship fosters the growth of new talent in karst research.

Overview

Mission The Karst Waters Institute is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit institution whose mission is to improve the fundamental understanding of karst water systems for professionals and the public. William L. and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship for Karst Science The William L. Wilson and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship in Karst Science was established in 2002 to recognize the significant contributions of the late William (Bill) L. Wilson. Bill used a variety of techniques, and unusual creativity, to tackle some of the most difficult karst science questions in Florida and elsewhere. He developed a leading karst consulting company in the United States, Subsurface Evaluations, Inc. To stimulate the development of new, energetic, motivated, and creative karst scientists, and to remember Bill Wilson and his dedication to karst science, the scholarship has been established in his memory. The initial donation of funds to establish the scholarship were made by Diane C. Wilson, and, upon her passing, the name of the scholarship was changed to include recognition of her commitment to supporting karst science. The scholarship includes recognition at the KWI spring banquet, a plaque naming the awardee, and a one-time award of $3,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To apply for the William L. Wilson Scholarship, the following conditions exist:The applicant must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted into, a master’s degree program at an institution of higher education in the United States.The research topic should focus on karst science, broadly defined, including subfields of geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or hydrology.

Ineligibility

PhD students are not eligible.