The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences in universities around the world.

Applications accepted 1 November to 1 March annually.
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Your donations help provide opportunities to future geophysicists.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the SEG offers a range of different scholarship opportunities to students all over the globe.
Scholarships range from US$500 to US$10,000 per academic year; average awards are approximately US$3,200. The number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of sponsors and the amounts they contribute. SEG scholarships have been awarded to students all over the world.
Applicant Eligibility
SEG Scholarships are based on merit. To qualify, you must be a student who:
- Is a high school senior planning to attend college next year or an undergraduate or graduate college student;
- Has above average grades;
- Is intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics.
Online applications are accepted 1 November through 1 March annually.
Mid-March through mid-May, a committee of eight professional geophysicists independently reviews and ranks each application. A consensus meeting is held in late May to discuss the applications and establish a final ranking. Top ranked students are matched with available scholarships. Applicants are notified of results in mid-June.
Timeline
- Nov–Mar: applications accepted
- Mar–May: applications reviewed and scholarships assigned
- June: applicants notified of results
- June–Sep: enrollments verified; acceptance documents completed; funds distributed
How to Apply
- Students must include current transcripts
- Must include email addresses for two faculty members who have agreed to serve as references
- Submit your application online between 1 November and 1 March
For more information, contact SEG Scholarships at [email protected]
2023-2024 SEG Scholarship Recipients
A total of 424 applications was sent to the SEG Scholarships Committee for evaluation. Members reviewed and ranked them individually. A composite forced rank was compiled for each of six classifications (freshman, undergraduate, and graduate, each divided into North American and International). Concurrently, lists of eligible applicants were sent to several donor advisory boards for review and ranking of restricted scholarships. The committee took the advisory board recommendations into consideration during the award process.
Funding
The total awarded was $334,860.22.
The number of applicants, awards recommended, and their distribution among classifications are as follows (see table):
Scholarship Recommendations Summary 2023–2024
Class | Applications | Awards | % | Funds |
Freshmen | 37 | 5 | 13.51 | US$5,092.72 |
Undergraduate | 147 | 35 | 23.81 | US$71,060.29 |
Graduate | 240 | 64 | 26.67 | US$258,707.21 |
Total | 424 | 104 | 24.53 | US$334,860.22 |
Global Impact
Scholarships for the 2023–2024 academic year were awarded to students in the following countries: Algeria, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Uganda, and United States.
Scholarship Recipients
Download the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients PDF
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