The requirements for each scholarship are explained on the application, but an abstract of their thesis, as well as a copy of their thesis proposal signed by their advisor must accompany the application. Although the amount of the scholarship has yet to be determined, past graduate student recipients have been awarded scholarships of up to $1,500.  It is not required, however we would encourage the recipients or any students doing scientific studies that relate to the geology in the Southwest Region to present their papers at the annual Southwest Section Convention. If requested and approved, the Southwest Section will help pay reasonable expenses incurred by any students presenting papers at the convention.

Please distribute the application to as many deserving students as possible, as soon as possible, because the deadline for applications to be submitted is April 1, 2010.  The scholarship will be presented before summer break, hopefully, by the local society affiliate. I hope many of your students will take advantage of this opportunity. It is our goal to encourage as many students as possible to investigate and possibly pursue careers in petroleum geology.

We also offer grant assistance to universities, middle schools and secondary schools, within the boundaries of the Southwest Section, to support Earth Science education. Upon written request, the Southwest Section will consider financially supporting specific educational activities, projects, or equipment that will further the education as it relates to the exploration for and development of petroleum, natural gas and other energy minerals, of students in those programs.

 
Leonard W. "Lenny" Wood
Scholarship & Grants Committee Chairman
Southwest Section of the A.A.P.G.