The SEG Student Chapters Excellence Program recognizes Student Chapters that demonstrate outstanding leadership, engagement, and service to the global geoscience community.
Through annual reporting and evaluation, chapters earn recognition for technical activities, outreach, collaboration, and volunteerism — strengthening both their campus presence and their global visibility within SEG.
Participation is required for all active Student Chapters and serves as the pathway to maintaining active status, earning rankings, and qualifying for awards.
Awards & Recognition
Outstanding chapters are recognized annually for excellence and growth.
Best Student Chapter Award (2026) 🏆
The Best Student Chapter Award recognizes the Student Chapter that achieves the highest score in the evaluation of its Student Chapter Report, based on the quality of its activities and its engagement with both SEG and the broader community. The award recipient is announced during the Awards Ceremony at the IMAGE conference.
To support attendance at the ceremony, a travel grant of up to $5,000 is awarded to two (2) student chapter officers to attend the IMAGE conference.
Supports travel for two student officers to attend IMAGE Eligibility: Student Chapter Report must be submitted by 31 January
Most Improved Student Chapter 🌟
- Award: US$1,000
Recognizes chapters that demonstrate measurable growth in activities, engagement, and evaluation scores over consecutive years.
How Chapters are Ranked
Student Chapters are evaluated annually based on activities conducted between 1 January and 31 December of the previous year.
Reports are submitted through the Grant Interface platform and scored across multiple engagement categories.
Late submissions automatically default to Base level. ⚠️
Evaluation Categories
Each category contributes to your overall ranking score:
Officer & Member Roster (10 points – Required)
Minimum requirement to remain active. Failure to complete results in inactive status.
Participation in SEG Student Programs (20 points)
Examples:
- Honorary or DISC Lecturer events
- Chevron Student Leadership Symposium (SLS)
- SEG Conferences and Field Camps
- Scholarships and Travel Grants
Volunteer Service to SEG (20 points)
Examples:
Contributing to the SEG Wiki
Serving on SEG committees
Volunteering at SEG conferences
Chapter Outreach (20 points)
Example:
Outreach to high schools or community groups
Collaboration (10 points)
Support the creation of a student chapter in a university not affiliated with SEG.
Mentor another SEG Student Chapter
Plan events/activities with other universities
Co-Curricular Activities (10 points)
Examples:
- Professional development events
- Industry engagement
- Social or academic gatherings
Faculty Advisor Summary (10 points – Required)
Completed by the Faculty Advisor and reflects overall chapter health and engagement.
Celebrating Excellence
2025 Best Student Chapter 🏆
Tribhuvan University of Nepal
Founded following the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake, the chapter advances applied geoscience and disaster preparedness through field camps, seismic microzonation research, and national outreach initiatives. Their leadership demonstrates the power of student-driven impact.
2025 Most Improved Student Chapter 🌟
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Recognized for measurable growth in engagement, programming, and regional collaboration.
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