Undergraduate Students:
- American Association of University Women
This is a $500 Scholarship given to a female student who is a rising senior in Mathematics or Science. Preference is given to North Carolina residents who have been at the University all three years. AAUW interviews and makes the selection based on a combination of grade point average and educational career objectives.
Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office in James Hall.
- UNCW Alumni Association Merit Scholarships
Applicants must have a minimum of 3.5 grade point average on all high school or college work. Students may be in-state or out-state. The scholarships cover $1,500 of in-state tuition and fees.
Send an application, a certified transcript, and two complete Recommendation for Award forms to the Alumni Relations Office. Download applications here.
- Departmental Student Research Grant
The Department of Geography and Geology awards funds for undergraduate student research. These grants can be used to support any aspect of research, including field work and research-related travel, analyses, photographic processing, thin-section preparation, equipment, and supplies. Please note that this program does not fund travel or registration for professional conferences. Individual grants are limited to a maximum of $500.00.
Applicants must meet the following criteria for eligibility.
1) Status as: a junior or senior undergraduate major in Geography or Geology involved in Directed Independent or Honors work;
2) GPA of 3.0 overall or GPA of 3.2 in the major.
3) major advisor is a faculty member in Geography and Geology.
4) a final report on any previously received award must have been submitted by the stipulated deadline. Students that have not submitted a summary from previous grants are not eligible for further support.
Direct inquiries to Dr. Mike Benedetti (benedettimATuncw.edu; 962-7650; DL 220). To apply, submit a completed original application and four (4) copies to Dr. Mike Benedetti, Department of Geography and Geology by February 16, 2007. Download application form here.
- Dr. Melanie Crandall Geography and Geology Scholarship
The Dr. Melanie Crandall Geography and Geology Scholarship is a cash award that recognizes outstanding academic achievement and commitment to community service by a UNCW Geography and Geology student. The selection is made by a faculty committee.
Direct inquiries to Dr. Mike Benedetti (benedettim@uncw.edu; 962-7650; DL 220). To apply, submit a completed original application and four (4) copies to Dr. Mike Benedetti, Department of Geography and Geology by April 4 , 2007. Download application form here.
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