Scholarships and Awards

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

The Office of Student Financial Aid administers several federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs including scholarships, grants and loans. Early application is advised.

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

Each Spring the Department recognizes top senior majors at Honor's Day with the following awards:

Artex International, Inc. Award in Geography
Given to the graduating senior who has a high GPA and participates in campus activities.

Geography Student Assistance Award
Given to a geography major who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in his or her graduating class.

Susan York Memorial Award
Given to an outstanding student in Geography.

John Rutherford Ott Award in Earth Science
Given to an outstanding student studying Earth Science.

Owen Sullivan Award
Given to the top student in Geographic Education who is entering the teaching field.

The Nobel R. Thompson Award
The Noble R. Thompson, III Student Award in Geography was established through donations to a fund established to celebrate his commitment to geography and geographic education. The undergraduate or graduate student(s) selected to receive the award exemplify in some way Noble's ideals, character, and commitment to geography.

URL: http://www.siue.edu/GEOGRAPHY/Awards/Awards.htm
Published by: SIUE Department of Geography
Last update: April 18, 2007 by webmaster