One of the purposes of the NSLMC is to advance the study and enjoyment of Geology in our community. For the past 40 years, the NSLMC has awarded a cash scholarship to a declared Earth Sciences major with Junior or Senior class standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.3 at the University of Washington.

The applicants are reviewed on academic merit, demonstrated participation in extracurricular activities such as University, public and/or community service, potential for a successful career in the field of Geology and need for financial assistance. The chosen student receives $2,500.00 after a required presentation to the NSLMC, becomes an honorary member of the NSLMC, receives a free monthly copy of the NSLMC newsletter “Rocky Trails” and is welcome to attend all NSLMC field trips, workshops and meetings.

A student can apply by completing an Earth and Space Sciences Undergraduate Scholarship Application available in the ESS Student Services Office (JHN 065 or JHN 067) and attach the following items:

• Resume (one page),

• Essay in support of the application (two pages) and

• Letters of recommendation from two ESS faculty members.

All application materials must be returned to the Student Services mailbox in JHN 062 by the annual April deadline. The name of the recipient is announced at the ESS Annual Honors and Awards Program in May and is presented a NSLMC Scholarship Award Certificate at that time.

Awarding an annual scholarship is an ambitious project, one enthusiastically supported by all of the members. The fund is generated by club activities throughout the year that are earmarked for the fund. Generous in-kind and monetary donations are gratefully received by the club and, ultimately, by the UW recipient.

The students have been enormously appreciative, using the cash for tuition or required honors research. When the student gives a presentation to our club, it is enjoyed by all but especially by our approximately 25 Juniors – age 4 to 14 – who might be inspired to continue the study of Geology in college.

Our 2011 recipient Annie Bauer, doing her field work!

The current members of the NSLMC Scholarship Committee are Harvey Knizek, Lorna Guthrie and Marcia Skinner.