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Robert Woolsey Scholarship

Robert Woolsey Scholarship

Dr. Woolsey was the director of MMRI from 1982-2008, ending when he tragically died in a car accident. He was a great friend of the Geology & Geological Engineering Department, and his family continues to have ties with MMRI and the department.

The Woolsey Scholarship provides funding for field experiences, including, but not limited to, field camp, honors project, and graduate projects.

 

Eligibility:

  • Geology & Geological Engineering Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing.
  • Minimum GPA:        2.5 for undergraduates ;     3.0 for graduates

Applications for this scholarship are typically accepted during the months of January and February.

 

Award Recipients:

2024-2025     Santosh Adhakari and Jennifer Crowell
2023-2024      Max Pizarro
2022-2023      Kaylee Williams
2021-2022      NA
2020-2021      Addison Seifert and Husam Zubi
2019-2020      TyAnna Cox and Pratap Bohara

 

DONATE NOW TO THE R. WOOLSEY FUND: https://umfoundation.com/woolsey

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