Scholarship Opportunity

GSN D.D. LaPointe Scholarship

Offered by Geological Society of Nevada Foundation

A scholarship pool supporting full-time UNR Mackay School undergraduate and graduate students pursuing earth-science degrees related to the minerals field.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, Graduate Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMay 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Attend the UNR Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering full time.
  • Pursue an earth-science degree related to the minerals field.
  • Demonstrate interest in and commitment to the minerals industry.
  • Be a GSN student member in good standing.
  • Maintain full-time status while receiving the award.

Requirements

  • Submit the official application and current transcript.
  • Provide a one- to two-page statement about career goals and commitment to the minerals industry.
  • Provide one reference letter from a professor and one from a current or previous work supervisor.
  • Combine all materials into one PDF.
  • Explain how funds would support field work or analytical costs.

How to Apply

  1. 1Join or confirm student membership in GSN.
  2. 2Complete the application and prepare the career and minerals-industry statement.
  3. 3Request academic and workplace references.
  4. 4Combine the complete packet into one PDF and email it by the deadline.

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