Scholarship Opportunity

GSN Chuck Thorman Geologic Mapping Scholarship

Offered by Geological Society of Nevada Foundation

A scholarship pool for full-time undergraduate or graduate earth-science students whose research includes a major geologic-mapping component in Nevada or the Great Basin.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, Graduate Student

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Important application dates

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMay 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Attend an accredited university full time.
  • Pursue an earth-science degree.
  • Conduct research with a major geologic-mapping component in Nevada or the Great Basin.
  • Be a GSN student member in good standing.

Requirements

  • Submit the official application and current transcript.
  • Provide a one- to two-page statement describing the map area, mapping scale, geologic context, career goals, and experience.
  • Provide one professor reference and one current or former work-supervisor reference.
  • Explain how funds would support field work and mapping.
  • Combine all materials into one PDF.

How to Apply

  1. 1Verify that geologic mapping is a major research component.
  2. 2Confirm GSN student membership.
  3. 3Prepare the detailed mapping statement and gather the supporting documents.
  4. 4Combine everything into one PDF and email it by the deadline.

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