The Boland Scholarship is awarded by the Mississippi Geological Society in March.
Qualifications:
- Junior or Senior Geology or GE major
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Geological curiosity with plans to pursue a career in the Geosciences
- Responsible, dependable and of good ethical character
- Good communication skills
- Have need for financial assistance
- Willingness to attend the awards banquet in Jackson in early April
Other factors may also be considered, such as participation in groups, outside work, career goals, other awards, etc.
Applications for this award are typically accepted during January and February.
Award Recipients:
2024-2025 Arden Pierce
2023-2024 Elsie Buskes
2022-2023 Kaylee Williams
2021-2022 Jillian Dees
2020-2021 Sarah Simmons
2019-2020 Savanah Grass
2018-2019 Jordan Johnson
2017-2018 Alexandra Warren
2016-2017 Christopher Boucher
2015-2016 Elizabeth Russell
2014-2015 Peshani Herath
2013-2104 Amanda Couch
2012-2013 Courtney Ash
2011-2012 David Cain
2010-2011 Devan Murray
2009-2010 Melanie Graupner
2008-2009 Mallory Crandall
2007-2008 Stuart Coleman
2006-2007 Shannon Wilson
2005-2006 Robert Herr III
2004-2003 Stephanie Rice
2003-2002 Natalie Rose
2002-2001 Matt Sleep
2001-2002 Emily Strack
2000-2001 Andy Richardson
1999-2000 Jon David Wilson
1998-1999 Stephanie Anders
1997-1998 Dana Strickland
1996-1997 Addy Mills
1995-1996 Billie Robertson
1994-1995 Heath Franklin
1993-1994 Russell Davis
1992-1993 Jessica Kincaid
1991-1992 Paul Schoenly
1990-1991 David Beverly
1989-1990 Harold Underwood
1988-1989 —
1987-1988 Lewis Beard
1986-1987 Jennifer Herndon
1985-1986 Robert Whorton
1984-1985 Joel Powers
1983-1984 William Lehr