Awards & Scholarships
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science offers a number of awards and scholarships to students. Please click on each award or scholarship below for a complete description and a list of past recipients.
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The Alison MacDonald-Doherty Scholarship
For outstanding undergraduate research in Geology and Environmental Science
The Catherine King-Frazier Scholarship
In recognition of outstanding achievement in academics by the most promising new major
The Cullen Sherwood Scholarship
In recognition of a commitment to pursuing a geology focused career
The Dr. Roddy V. Amenta Memorial Scholarship Endowment
In recognition of an outstanding undergraduate scholar in the Dept. of Geology and Environmental Science
The Wilbur T. Harnsberger Field Geology Scholarship
Partial support of field course tuition for an outstanding Geology major
The William Frangos Memorial Endowment
In recognition of excellence in geophysics and quantitative environmental science
Field Course Scholarship
Established by a JMU Geology alumnus and an industry partner to partially defray costs for a JMU Geology or Earth Science major attending a summer field course
The W. Cullen Sherwood Oustanding Senior Award
Presented to a graduating Geology or Earth Science major who has demonstrated outstanding academic acheivement
The Most Promising Earth Science Teacher Award
Presented to a Geology or Earth Science major minoring in Secondary Education
The Philip R. Cosminsky Award
In appreciation of outstanding service and dedication to the Department
The W. A. Tarr Award
In recognition of the award given by the Eta Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon for meritorious work in the Earth Sciences
