Robert E. Gernant Memorial Scholarship

The Robert E. Gernant Memorial Scholarship provides support for an undergraduate Geosciences major engaged in field camp or field coursework. Criteria include:

• Undergraduate major in Geosciences
• Engaged in field work

Preference will be given to a paleontology student.

Applications are typically accepted in January and are paid the following summer or fall unless a student is graduating in May. E.g. most recipients chosen in February 2025 will receive payment in summer or fall 2025.

There is a single common application for geosciences students to complete in order to be considered for all geosciences scholarships and awards. For the 2025 calendar year, graduate students in geosciences should complete this application https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18602

Undergraduate geosciences students should complete this application https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/18600
Both applications have a February 1, 2025 deadline.