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 January and are paid the following academic year.

There is a single common application for geosciences students to complete in order to be considered for all geosciences scholarships and awards. Graduate students in geosciences should complete this application https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/22216

Undergraduate geosciences students should complete this application https://uwm.academicworks.com/opportunities/22213
Both applications have a February 1, 2025 deadline.

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
02/01/2026