Robert J. Watters Great Basin Chapter Scholarship
Supports geoscience students conducting fieldwork or research in Nevada's Great Basin, emphasizing environmental and engineering geology, through the Association of Engineering Geologists Foundation.
Funder: Association of Engineering Geologists Foundation
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $500 to $5,000; one-year funding.
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate students studying or conducting geoscience fieldwork in Nevada, with emphasis on environmental and engineering geology in the Great Basin.
Key Information: Transcripts are not required; two professor references must be submitted.
Description
The Robert J. Watters Great Basin Chapter Scholarship, administered by the Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) Foundation, is designed to support students pursuing studies or fieldwork in environmental and engineering geology or related geosciences within the Great Basin region, specifically Nevada. The scholarship aims to foster research, academic development, and professional growth in this unique geological area by providing financial support to students enrolled at Nevada institutions or conducting geoscience fieldwork in Nevada.
