Earth and Environmental Geosciences Giving Opportunities
Earth and Environmental Geosciences faculty are committed to highly effective teaching as well as to the quality of the scientific research that characterizes the department. Faculty educate students to be well-prepared geologists who can help to solve problems related to energy, resources and the environment during this important phase of human history.
The department is enriched in a variety of ways through the power of charitable giving, including student scholarships, student and faculty research support, and travel funds for students and faculty.
Please consider giving to the Earth and Environmental Geosciences Department's general fund. The department's no. 1 priority, this fund is pivotal in providing immediate support with maximum flexibility to respond to emerging needs.
If you would like to explore other giving opportunities within the department, please review the options below. Thank you very much for your support.
Endowed Scholarships for Students
Contributions to these endowed scholarships directly support undergraduate and graduate students. Please indicate "endowment" on your contribution if you wish to contribute to the invested funds, allowing for a greater impact to sustain the scholarship.
- – scholarship for full-time junior or senior geology students with a minimum 3.3 GPA
- – scholarship for undergraduate students with a minimum 3.4 GPA
- – scholarship for environmental undergraduate and graduate students
- – scholarship for graduate students with a minimum 3.4 overall GPA and 3.8 GPA in Geological Sciences
- – scholarship for undergraduate geology and geography students based on academic merit
Research and Conference Funding
Assist Earth and Environmental Geosciences faculty and undergraduate and graduate students with research-related expenses as well as provide travel funds to present at national and international conferences.
Support Field Geology
These established funds directly support the continuation of Field Geology either through direct expenses or scholarships to enrolled students.
Non-Financial Support
A fundamental goal of the Earth and Environmental Geosciences Department is to educate, prepare, and inspire students to become successful geologists. There are many non-financial ways alumni and friends can support this goal. Please contact the department to discuss donating your time.
- Participate in the Alumni Advisory Board.
- Offer an internship.
- Mentor undergraduate or graduate students.
Contact Us
For more information about giving to Earth and Environmental Geosciences, contact:
David Johnson
Senior Director of Development, Major Giving
Wilson Hall 306
johnsod7@ohio.edu
740.597.1604