2,000+ Student Members • 75 Scholarships • $1000s in Grants Available
SEG is committed to supporting undergraduate and graduate geoscience students. Scholarships and grants are designed to support your education, research, and career development in geophysics and related geosciences.
Well-Established Processes
Scholarships and grants have different requirements and processes. Review your area of interest below. If you have any questions, contact:
Scholarship Information
Scholarships: Why Apply?
Prestige
SEG scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and commitment to a career in geophysics. Awards range from US$500 to US$10,000 per academic year.
- Quick Fact: US$276,368.90 in total scholarship funds awarded (2025-2026)
Global Impact
Students from around the world receive support each year. Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year were awarded to students in 13 countries: Canada, China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Romania, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Quick Fact: 96 scholarship awards: 9 Freshmen, 20 Undergraduate, 67 Graduate (2025-2026)
See past recipients:
2025–2026 Scholarship Recipients
What to Expect When You Apply
Are You Eligible to Apply?
SEG Scholarships are based on merit.
Eligible students:
√ High School Seniors planning to attend college next year –– or Undergraduate or Graduate College Students
√ Above average grades
√ Pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics
Scholarships by Qualification
Some scholarships are awarded based on additional criteria such as:
Citizenship
- Non-USA citizen (undergraduate or graduate)
Residency
- Alaska resident (any university)
Field of Study
- Mineral Exploration Geophysics
- Applied Electrical Geophysical Methods
- Potential fields, Electromagnetic methods, instrumentation, or data analysis
University
- University of Oklahoma
- University of Houston
- Select universities in Alaska, Ontario (Canada), United Kingdom, Egypt, and Suriname
Special Designations
- U.S. military veteran (honorably discharged)
Seeking a Scholarship Renewal?
EG Scholarship recipients must show their commitment, collaboration, and leadership participating in activities that promote the advancement of geophysical science around the world. To be considered for a scholarship renewal recipients must participate in at least one of the following activities:
√ Be a SEG paid student member or member of a SEG Student Chapter
√ Participate/volunteer in SEG or SEG partnered events to facilitate learning, networking, and new business development
√ Attend SEG workshops/forums/seminars/conferences
√ Submit publications, organize outreach events in the name of the SEG student chapter
Ready to Apply for a Scholarship?
Applications are accepted annually from 1 November to 1 March.
Submit one application. Students are automatically considered for all eligible scholarships.
Grant Information
Grants: Why Apply?
Opportunity
SEG grants and funded programs support students in building real-world experience, expanding professional networks, and advancing research.
- Quick Fact: US$1000s in grant funds are available
Career Momentum
You have goals. SEG helps you move toward them faster.
Travel Grants
Attend SEG’s prestigious events, such as IMAGE
Field Camps
Gain field experience
Student Leadership Symposium
Step into leadership
Challenge Bowl
Compete globally
Near Surface Research Award
Study subsurface targets
SEG EVOLVE
Participate in a multidisciplinary energy program
Student Chapters Excellence Program
Enter to win the SEG Best Student Chapter Award
- Quick Fact: Grants help offset costs associated with educational and professional development activities.
Additional student-focused grants and funded opportunities are available.
What to Expect When You Apply
Each Program Has Its Own Application Window
Go back up to the section above and review the specific program page for exact dates. 👆
Late applications cannot be accepted.
Are You Eligible to Apply?
SEG Grants are based on program-specific requirements.
Eligible students have objectives for:
√ Hands-on geoscience training
√ Active participation in a Student Chapter
√ Preparing to transition into industry
√ Planning to attend an SEG event
√ Competing or showcasing your skills
√ Conducting research in near surface geophysics
Ready to Apply for a Grant?
Take the next step toward your future in geophysics.
In your application, select the program you wish to be considered for. Grant applicants are considered only for the program selected.
Welcome to Grantinterface:
The Application Portal for Scholarships and Grants
SEG uses Grantinterface, a secure third-party application platform, for all scholarship and grant applications.
This portal is separate from your SEG website login.
- First-time applicant? Create a Grantinterface account.
- Returning applicant? Log in with your Grantinterface credentials.
We are excited to help students with their goals and aspirations in geoscience.
Contact the team for your questions about Scholarships or Grants.
For Scholarship applications:
For Grant applications: