The SEG Foundation Endowment Program supports scholarships, field camps, and humanitarian initiatives that advance applied geophysics worldwide.
Why Endowments Matter
Endowments support SEG Programs, student education, scholarships, field camps, and humanitarian programs—ensuring perpetual funding for geoscience advancement.
- Stable Funding. Keeps SEG programs resilient through growth and change.
- Perpetual Impact. Generates continuous support for students and programs.
- Legacy Recognition. Honors those whose generosity shapes the future of geoscience.
- Connection to Mission. Every fund advances SEG’s mission to connect, educate, and inspire.
Types of Endowments
SEG Foundation offers flexible endowment options to match your philanthropic goals. Choose the endowment type that aligns with your philanthropic vision.
Why Endowments Matter
Example: The Michael C. Forrest Honorary Fund.
Recognize a donor, family, or honoree through a lasting fund that carries their name. These endowments reflect personal commitment and create a legacy that continues to support future generations.
Program-Specific Endowments
Example: GWB Endowment for Humanitarian Projects.
Support a defined area such as Field Camps, Scholarships, or Geoscientists without Borders®. Gifts to these funds ensure that core programs receive consistent, dedicated resources year after year.
Unrestricted Endowments
Example: SEG Foundation General Fund.
Provide the greatest flexibility. Earnings can be directed where they are needed most, helping the SEG Foundation respond to new opportunities and emerging needs across all programs.
Current Endowments and Recognition
Honoring the Visionaries Who Power Geoscience for Generations.
The SEG Foundation gratefully recognizes the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations whose endowments continue to advance geoscience education, innovation, and humanitarian work worldwide. Each named endowment represents a lasting legacy, supporting scholarships, field training, and student initiatives for generations to come.
Geoscientists without Borders (GWB) Endowments
Supporting the humanitarian applications of geoscience around the world.
- Debra and Mark Gregg/KiwiEnergy LTD. – Endowment Founding Supporter
- Mike Forrest GWB Endowment
- GWB Support Fund including: James & Arleene Payne, Martin & Aryln Shields, and other individual endowment donors
Lecture Series Endowments
Advancing professional education and global knowledge exchange.
- Charles Weiner Endowment
- Richard and Fran Baile Endowment Fund
University Student Support Endowments
Empowering students through academic programs and chapter initiatives.
- Thomas A. and Evonne Smith Student Endowment
- SEG Student Chapters Endowment
Field Camps
Providing real-world field experiences to the next generation of geoscientists.
- Hank Hamilton Field Camp Grant
- CSEG/U of S Alumni/University of Saskatchewan Geophysical Field School Scholarship
- O. S. Petty Field Camp Grants
- Richard Degner Field Camp Grants
- Rutt Bridges Summer Field Camp Grants
- SAGE Field Camp Grants – funded by Larry Galloway, Jeff & Amie Springmeyer, and Geophysical Pursuit, Inc.
Student Chapter Excellence Program
Encouraging innovation and leadership in SEG Student Chapters worldwide.
- SEG/Rutt Bridges Emerging Nations Grant
- Brian Sabin Student Support Fund
Scholarship Endowments
Fueling academic excellence and advancing the next generation of applied geoscientists.
- SEG 75th Anniversary Endowment
- SEG/James L. Allen Scholarship
- Michael Bahorich/SEG Scholarship
- SEG/David Bartel Scholarship
- David and Rebecca Bartel Veteran’s Scholarship
- Michael L. Batzle Scholarships
- SEG/Norman Bleistein Memorial Scholarship
- Ted Born Memorial Scholarship
- SEG/John R. Butler, Jr. Scholarship
- John D. Delbridge Memorial Scholarship Endowment
- SEG/Norman and Shirley Domenico Scholarship
- SEG Educational Equity Scholarship
- Donald and Nancy Frye Scholarship
- Debra and Mark Gregg Scholarship
- Frans & Alice Hammons Scholarship
- SEG/Jim and Ruth Harrison Scholarship
- SEG/Marvin and Jene Hewitt Scholarship
- Fred and Kathi Hilterman Scholarship
- SEG/Gerald W. Hohmann Memorial Scholarship
- SEG/Frantisek Hron Memorial Scholarship
- SEG/Ian G. Jack Scholarship
- SEG/Lucien LaCoste Endowed Scholarship
- SEG/David R. Lammlein Scholarship
- Richard & Rollande Lockhart Scholarship
- Robinson Endowed Scholarship
- David E. Lumley Scholarship in Energy & Environmental Science
- SEG/Thomas A. Mazza Memorial Scholarship
- SEG/Barbara McBride Memorial Scholarship
- Charles G. McBurney Memorial Scholarship
- Billy F. Mitcham, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
- Bill F. Mitcham, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
- Misac Nabighian Scholarship
- SEG/Henry Bates Peacock Scholarship
- Alexander Mihai and Catherine Ann Popovici Scholarship
- James D. and Stella M. Robertson Scholarship
- Enders Robinson Endowed Scholarship
- SEG/Brian Sabin Scholarship
- SEG/Gary and Lorene Servos Scholarship
- Robert E. and Margaret S. Sheriff Scholarship
- Charlie and Jean Smith Scholarship
- Michael T Spradley Memorial Scholarship
- Leon and Pat Thomsen / SEG Scholarship
- Aubra Tilley Scholarship
- SEG/Jack and Catherine Threet Scholarship
- Ward Fund – Scholarship
- J.E. White Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Keith H. Wrolstad Memorial Scholarship
- SEG/David W. Worthington Scholarship Endowment
- Kenneth L. Zonge Scholarship
- SEG Foundation Scholarship
- SEG/AGIP Scholarship
- SEG Foundation /Apache Scholarship
- SEG Foundation /BP Scholarship
- SEG/Chevron Scholarship
- SEG/Excel Geophysical Services Scholarship
- SEG/ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co. Scholarship
- SEG/Landmark Scholarship
- SEG/Schlumberger Scholarship
- SEG/P.C. Havens/Seismic Exchange Inc Scholarship
- SEG/Shell E&P Scholarship
- SEG/WesternGeco Scholarship
- SEG/WesternGeco/Henry Salvatori Memorial – Scholarship
- SEG/WesternGeco/Carl Savit Memorial Scholarship
- W&T Offshore/Jerome F. “Jere” Freel Memorial Scholarship
- Dallas Geophysical Society Scholarship
- DGS/Karen Kellogg Shaw Memorial Scholarship
- SEG/Denver Geophysical Society Scholarship
- Geophysical Society of Alaska/SEG Scholarship
- GSH/Carlton-Farren Scholarship
- GSH/Hugh Hardy Scholarship
- Geophysical Society of Oklahoma City/SEG Scholarship
- Geophysical Society of Tulsa/SEG Scholarship
- KEGS Phillip Hallof Memorial/SEG Scholarship
- KEGS Ontario/SEG Scholarship
Challenge Bowl
Inspiring students through a friendly global geophysics competition.
- Fred and Kathi Hilterman Endowment
- John W.C. Sherwood Endowment
Travel Grants
Enabling students and early-career geoscientists to attend global events.
- Student Support Fund – Rutt Bridges and others
- Dora Loewenthal (Best Paper)
Research & Innovation
Supporting innovation and emerging research in geophysics.
- Near-Surface Geophysical Research Award Fund Endowment
Historical Preservation
Preserving the legacy of geophysical innovation.
- Cecil and Ida Green Endowment
Digital Initiatives
Expanding global access to knowledge through online resources.
- Rutt Bridges and others SEG Online Grant
How to Establish an Endowment
Creating an endowment with the SEG Foundation is simple and meaningful. Our team will guide you every step of the way — from defining your focus to celebrating your impact.
Starting an endowment with SEG Foundation is straightforward and rewarding.
- Discuss your vision
- Define your focus area (scholarships, programs, unrestricted)
- Establish your fund (minimum contribution, agreement)
- Watch your impact grow (annual reports & recognition)
Contact the SEG Foundation to discuss endowed gifts.
Regardless of the size, every endowed gift makes a lasting impact.
Impact and Reporting
Endowment Reporting and Stewardship
SEG Foundation ensures every endowed fund is managed with integrity and transparency. Donors receive detailed annual reports highlighting fund performance, program impact, and future goals.
Each endowment donor receives:
- A copy of the SEG Foundation Annual Report, highlighting the Foundation’s overall impact and activities throughout the year.
- An individualized endowment report detailing how the fund specifically supported SEG programs, scholarships, or initiatives, along with a financial update reflecting the fund’s performance and distributions.
These reports demonstrate the tangible impact endowed gifts make in advancing geoscience education, research, and humanitarian programs worldwide.
