Winifred Goldring Award Grant

Winifred Goldring Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

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

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.