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Undergraduate
Scholarships in Earth & Planetary Sciences/Environmental Science
Academic
Scholarships
A number of scholarships are available for students majoring in Earth
& Planetary Sciences at all levels. Several are provided through the
generosity of alumni and friends of the Department. Others are provided
by professional and philanthropic organizations, or grants awarded to
individual faculty and/or the department. Subscribe to the department
listserve for routine announcements of availability.
Research
Scholarships
The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences strongly encourages the
participation of undergraduates in a research experience. These experiences
may be undertaken AT ANY STAGE in the curriculum by students on any major
or minor degree track (BS/BA in Earth & Planetary Science, BS Environmental
Sciences, minors as well). Below are the basic requirements and other
pertinent information. Often this activity coincides with an Honors Thesis
(see Departmental Honors; if you are
unsure as to how the GPA restrictions affect your participation, meet
with the Departmental Honors Advisor; download Honors guidelines here;
download application for the
Departmental Honors Program here). Through the generous supprt of
the Caswell Silver Foundation, financial support may be available for
your undergraduate research experience: watch for announcements each semester
for application information; download Caswell
Silver Support application form here. Please contact the departmental
Honors Advisor (Professor Laura Crossey, Rm. 339, Northrop Hall, 277-
5349; lcrossey@unm.edu) or your
favorite professor for further information.
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