Scholarships

In 2026, the Foundation awarded $100,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate-level college and university students. Scholarships are awarded competitively and by faculty nomination. Check back after November 15, 2026 for application information.

Donations

Our Fall Fundraising campaign is now over. Thanks to all who donated. For those that missed their opportunity, we accept donations all year.

K-12 Earth and Environmental Science Teaching Excellence Grant

The 2026 Earth and Environmental Science Teaching Excellence Grant was awarded to Shirley Davis. Shirley teaches Earth and Space Science at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School.

Publications Grants

We provide cash grants to students needing assistance to defray the costs of publishing their work in accredited journals.

Grants to Students and Institutions

The Foundation provides tuition assistance to students attending scientific conferences and industry symposia.

The Foundation supports the Colorado Science & Engineering Fair

The Foundation is a long-time supporter of the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair. We provide cash awards to winners in the Excellence in Earth Science category.

The Foundation is pleased to present the SM Energy Scholars Award

The award recognizes exceptional work done by students conducting research in petroleum geology or geophysics at US-based institutions.

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Who We Are

The Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization supporting earth science education through scholarships, aid to earth science teaching, and dissemination of geoscience information.

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What We Do

The Foundation supports activities in the earth sciences by providing funds to support students, teaching endeavors, and by funding earth science publications and presentations.

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Your contribution helps support geoscience students as well as educate the public about how geoscience impacts their lives.

Your generous donation helps make our shared vision possible.

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