AWG Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award

The Association for Women Geoscientists is pleased to announce the AWG Undergraduate Paleontology Award. The award, which consists of a $1000 cash prize and membership in the Paleontological Society and AWG for the tenure of the awardees schooling, will be presented to one outstanding female undergraduate students pursuing a career in paleontology. This award was made possible by the generous donations of Drs. David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes and the Paleontological Society. Applications can be downloaded through the scholarship site. Application materials and any questions may be sent to goldring@awg.org. Please title your email subject line with Undergraduate Paleo Award Applicants Name. The winner will be notified in May and the award will be distributed in early summer. Proof of student status in the form of transcripts (official or unofficial) must be provided. G.National or international students are allowed to apply, with the exception of sanctioned countries. AWG must receive the materials by April 15th as a single, complete PDF packet. 3. One-page (limit of 500 words) personal statement. This statement should discuss how the applicant became interested in paleontology, her long-term career plans and goals, current and future research interests in paleontology, and any extracurricular activities related to the realization of her goals. All letters of recommendation should be sent directly to goldring@awg.org. See award requirements at scholarship site.