GEO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
THE BRUCE B. DICE GEOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
Applications must be electronically submitted by February 29, 2015 to crs38@calvin.edu
Scholarship is renewable as long as the criteria are met.
PLEASE TYPE YOUR RESPONSES!
Criteria
1. Full-time student entering junior or senior status.
2. Geology major*.
3. Recommended GPA of 3.0.
4. Good communications skills.
5. A strong commitment to the Christian faith.
6. Completion of a Christian Philosophy course prior to or during the scholarship period.
7. Required to work 8 hours per week during each semester in the Bruce B. Dice Mineralogical
Museum.
8. Completion of mineralogy strongly recommended.
* a major declaration sheet is on file and student will have taken at least 3 courses in geology.
Applicant Information
1. Name of applicant________________________________________I.D.# ________________
Last
First
M.I.
Local address___________________________________________________________________
Permanent home address_________________________________________________________
2. Class level next year ____________
Cumulative GPA _________
3. Major courses completed or in progress, with grades:
Course Number
Grade Course Number
Grade
4. Cognate courses completed or in progress, with grades:
Course Number
Grade Course Number
Grade
5. You are required to submit recommendations from two faculty members. (one of whom must
be a member of the Geology faculty). Please provide those faculty names below:
_____________________________________________________________________
6. List any research or work experience you have had in geology:
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7. List extra-curricular activities in which you have or presently are participating during your time in
college:
8. Please attach a 300-500 word essay describing why you are a geology major and your
perspectives on science and the Christian faith, specifically as it relates to the discipline of geology.
Include how you might see yourself sharing your perspectives with others.
I authorize the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid to share with the GEO Department
information about my college record which is necessary to determine eligibility for the Bruce B.
Dice Scholarship for which I am applying.
Student Signature_______________________________________________Date______________
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