AWG Scholarships and Awards
The AWG Scholarships and Awards from the Association for Women Geoscientists support research, fieldwork, and professional excellence for women and gender minorities in geoscience disciplines.
Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists
Due Dates: August 10, 2026 (Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award & Takken Award, Fall) | December 15, 2026 (Brunton Awards) | February 1, 2027 (Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship) | February 10, 2027 (Takken Award, Spring) | February 14, 2027 (Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship) | March 15, 2026 (Field Camp Grant) | April 1, 2027 (Outstanding Educator Award) | April 30, 2027 (Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology & Winifred Goldring Awards) | May 31, 2027 (Jeanne E. Harris Chrysalis Scholarship) | June 15, 2027 (Professional Excellence Award) | June 30, 2027 (Geoscience IDEA Scholarship) | July 15, 2027 (AWG Mid-Career Excellence Award)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $500 to $5,000; travel awards typically $1,500; field camp and project awards up to $1,000–$2,000; several scholarships include AWG membership.
Summary: Honors and supports women and gender minorities in geosciences through professional, student, and travel awards to foster excellence and diversity.
Description
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) Scholarships and Awards program offers a broad portfolio of honors designed to recognize and support women and gender minorities in the geosciences. These include professional awards for excellence in industry, government, consulting, academia, and research, as well as scholarships, travel grants, and field camp funding for students at all levels. The program aims to celebrate significant contributions, encourage persistence in geoscience careers, and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many awards also emphasize mentorship, educational achievement, and community engagement.
