AWG Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award
AWG Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award supports an outstanding female undergraduate with a prize and scientific society memberships to encourage a career in paleontology or an affiliated science.
Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists
Due Dates: April 30, 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 cash prize, plus Paleontological Society and AWG memberships throughout the recipient’s schooling
Summary: Recognizes one outstanding female undergraduate pursuing a career in paleontology or an affiliated science.
Key Information: Applicants must be undergraduate students at a degree-granting institution.
Description
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award recognizes one outstanding female undergraduate student pursuing a career in paleontology or an affiliated science. Its focus is on recognizing undergraduate excellence and encouraging a scientific career, rather than funding a specified research project or scientific method.
The award combines a cash prize with membership in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the tenure of the recipient’s schooling. These memberships connect the recipient with organizations in her field alongside the financial recognition. The award was made possible by donations from Dr. David Watkins, Dr. Mary Anne Holmes, and the Paleontological Society.
