Nelson Cherkauer Lasca Legacy Scholarship

The Nelson Cherkauer Lasca Legacy Scholarship provides support for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Geosciences Department for field camp or research activities. Criteria include:

  • undergraduate major or graduate student in Geosciences
  • demonstrated academic achievement, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • engaged in relevant field work and/or research

Preference will be given to students with a history of employment.

Applications are typically accepted in spring and are paid the following summer or fall.

There is a single common application for geosciences students to complete in order to be considered for all geosciences scholarships and awards. Application links will be posted here when they become available.

Donor
Candace Winkle & David Flanigan
Award
Varies up to $5,000
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Geosciences Department, Graduate Student Scholarships, College of Letters & Science, UWM Foundation Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2025