The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences in universities around the world. Focused on attracting the best and brightest high school and college students, they are intended to recognize those students who have demonstrated outstanding academic merit and commitment to the study of a career in geophysics and related geosciences.
Scholarship Details
- Average scholarship value is approximately $3,600
- Available to students globally
- Funded by SEG sponsors; number of awards varies annually
- Scholarship renewals require participation in SEG-related activities
Eligibility Criteria
- High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Above average academic performance
- Planning to pursue a degree related to applied geophysics
- Commitment to a geophysics-related career path
Application Process
- Prepare current transcripts and identify two faculty members for references
- Submit an online application between November 1 and March 1
- Applications reviewed March through May by a panel of professional geophysicists
- Top applicants matched with available scholarships in late May
- Notifications sent to recipients in mid-June
- Finalize enrollment verification and acceptance documentation by September
Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 per academic year; average awards are approximately $3,600. The number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of sponsors and the amounts they contribute. SEG scholarships have been awarded to students all over the world.
