Geology Scholarships in Canada

For graduate students enrolled in an Earth & Environmental Sciences program who, on the recommendation of the School of Earth, Environment & Society, demonstrate academic and research excellence. The scholarship is $5,000 and is renewable for one year if the student maintains good academic standing. Established in 2020 by D. Keith MacDonald (Hons. B.Sc., Magna Cum Laude, Class of 1980).

For undergraduate students in their final year of an approved major or honours degree in earth sciences at Simon Fraser University. Selection is based on academic performance in upper-level earth sciences courses. One scholarship of $3,700 is offered. Recipients are nominated by the Department of Earth Sciences.

University of Prince Edward Island students from Parkdale-Sherwood or the surrounding area who are entering third year in Arts, Science, or Business. One in-course scholarship of $2,710. Administered through UPEI scholarships and awards (separate from the Holland College Parkdale-Sherwood Lions Club Community Service Award).

University of Guelph students registered in any program in the College of Biological Science, the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences, or the College of Engineering who have completed at least 2.5 credits, and who meet the government-mandated terms for an OTSS award, may apply. One award of $1,500. Selection is based on financial need. Apply by October 7 with a completed Financial Need Assessment Form. Established on behalf of the Van Loon family in honour of parents John and Margaret Van Loon.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents (including protected persons) who are full-time Year 4 undergraduates at the University of Windsor in Chemistry/Biochemistry or Biology may apply. A minimum cumulative average of 85% is required. Financial need may be a consideration. The scholarship alternates between the two programs: Chemistry/Biochemistry in even-numbered years and Biology in odd-numbered years. One award of $1,200 is granted annually. Apply online through the UWinAward process.

Students accepted to or enrolled in accredited U.S. college, trade, or high school STEM programs may apply for South Florida Forensic Engineering's annual STEM scholarship. Submit a one to two page essay, transcript, student ID, and contact details by email. One $1,000 award is made each year. Winners are notified by January 31. High school students accepted into qualifying STEM programs are eligible alongside current college and technical school enrollees.

University of Guelph honours students in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences who have completed at least 4.0 credits and demonstrated financial need may be considered. One one-time award of $1,000 is available. Submit an in-course Financial Needs Assessment Form to Student Financial Services by October 7. Eligible students receive automatic consideration once the form is submitted. This is an OSOTF ACCESS award.

Open annually to a continuing undergraduate in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary (entering second, third, or fourth year). Selection considers financial need and academic merit. One bursary of up to $1,000 is available. Apply through the My UCalgary Portal for Continuing Undergraduate Awards. Donated by The Palmer Foundation.

Undergraduate or graduate students registered full-time in the Department of Physics at the University of Ottawa who completed at least one year of undergraduate study, are Ontario residents (per OSAP), demonstrate financial need, and are in good academic standing may apply. The scholarship is $1,000. Apply via uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire by October 31.

Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents entering second, third, or fourth year in the University of Alberta Faculty of Science. You must major in biological sciences, chemistry, earth and atmospheric science, or physics and show superior academic achievement. One award of $500 is made annually. The recipient is selected on academic standing and financial need. Apply through the U of A Awards Hub.