Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Wayne and Ethel Moore Endowed Scholarship - for incoming freshmen was established in 2006 to honor the memory of Wayne and Effie Moore who were prominent members of the CMU geologic community for many years.
Wayne Moore served as chair and professor of geology at CMU from 1970-1987. Wayne and Effie also volunteered their time and wisdom at Big Bend National Park in west Texas.
Benefits
The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.
Eligibility
- Today, this award is presented to an incoming freshman with strong academic promise planning to major in geology.
- The Moore Award is renewable for a second year if the student maintains good academic standing and remains committed to a geology major with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Students who enhance diversity are especially encouraged to apply.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
Spring applications are awarded in the summer (for the Knapp Field Camp) or the fall for the next academic year, depending on the scholarship.
Required information. All applicants should return their completed scholarship application form, along with a short essay (2 pages maximum) and current transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)