How much funding does Winifred Goldring Award Grant provide?

Winifred Goldring Award Grant provides US $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Winifred Goldring Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Winifred Goldring Award Grant

Association for Women Geoscientists

Foundation Grants for Women Paleontology Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

education as a graduate student in the paleontological – and affiliated –
National or international students are allowed to apply, with the exception of sanctioned countries.

Other requirements

Applicants must be women pursuing
sciences at a degree-granting institution.
Applicant
must be enrolled as a student during the period of the award.

Overview

The Winifred Goldring Award, presented by the Association for Women Geoscientists, offers a $2000 cash prize and membership in the Paleontological Society to an outstanding female student in paleontology. Named after the pioneering woman paleontologist Winifred Goldring, the award recognizes students exhibiting exceptional motivation and professional potential. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in graduate studies and provide proof of student status. This award aims to support women's contributions to the geosciences.

The Association for Women Geoscientists is pleased to announce the Winifred Goldring Award competition. The award, which consists of a $2000 cash prize and membership in the Paleontological Society and AWG for tenure of the awardee’s schooling, will be presented to an outstanding female student pursuing a career in paleontology. The award is named for Winifred Goldring, a pioneering woman paleontologist, who became State Paleontologist of New York State in 1939 and the first female president of the Paleontological Society in 1949. This award was made possible by the generous donations of David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
The award is named for Winifred Goldring, a pioneering woman paleontologist, who became State Paleontologist of New York State in 1939 and the first female president of the Paleontological Society in 1949. These awards were made possible by the generous donations of David Watkins and MaryAnne Holmes and the Paleontological Society.

Eligibility

Applicants must be women pursuing
education as a graduate student in the paleontological – and affiliated –
sciences at a degree-granting institution. Applicant
must be enrolled as a student during the period of the award.Proof of student status in the form of transcripts (official or unofficial) must be provided.Successful
applicants will exhibit exceptional motivation, professional potential,
outreach, and long-term commitment to goals.Students may receive the Winifred Goldring Award only once during the tenure of their graduate school careers.No prior AWG or PS membership is required.National or international students are allowed to apply, with the exception of sanctioned countries.