Scholarship Opportunity

GSN Great Basin Geology Scholarship

Offered by Geological Society of Nevada Foundation

A graduate scholarship pool supporting fundamental geologic research in Nevada and the Great Basin that is broader than a direct mineral-exploration or resource-discovery project.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelGraduate Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMay 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a full-time graduate student at an accredited university.
  • Pursue an advanced degree in earth science.
  • Conduct a research project in the Great Basin area of the western United States.
  • Focus on fundamental geologic problems rather than a project directly centered on resource exploration.
  • Be a GSN student member in good standing.

Requirements

  • Submit a one- to two-page statement describing current research, career goals, and prior experience.
  • Provide the completed application and current transcript.
  • Provide reference letters from one professor and one current or former work supervisor.
  • Explain intended use for field, analytical, or eligible professional-meeting costs.
  • Combine all materials into one PDF.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that the research fits the scholarship's fundamental-geology emphasis.
  2. 2Join or verify GSN student membership.
  3. 3Prepare the research statement, transcript, and references.
  4. 4Combine the application into one PDF and submit it by email.

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