SEG Scholarships

Scholarship Description
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 $2,800
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.