GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
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A. David Hill Scholarship Fund -

Established by Richard L. Knowlton out of his great respect for his former teammate and for the way Professor Emeritus A. David Hill has distinguished himself in the field of Geography, a subject very important to Mr. Knowlton.  Applicant must be a full-time senior majoring in Geography, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Geography.  Award is based on merit and demonstrated financial eligibility.
 
Albert W. Smith Geography Scholarship -

Established in 1983 to honor Professor Smith at his retirement from the Geography Department faculty after thirty-one years of service to the University.  Applicant must be a full-time senior majoring in Geography.  Award is based on academic performance. 

 
von Dreden Stacey Scholarship - Established by Katherine and Frank Baxter in honor of Katherine’s parents, Barbara von Dreden (CU class of 1940) and Karl Stacey (CU class of 1936).  Applicant must be a junior or senior majoring in Geography, and a graduate of a Colorado high school.  Award is based on academic performance and financial need.
 
Earl and Virginia Mosley Achievement Award -

Established by the Mosley’s as a direct result of Virginia’s passion for her college career at CU.  She was the first female Geography graduate!  Her husband, Earl, was a 1905 CU graduate in Engineering.   Throughout the years, Virginia has contributed to her community of Tenafly, NJ in the capacity of Borough Historian and historic preservation.  Applicant must be a female junior majoring in Geography.  Award is based on merit.
 
Theodore C Myers Memorial Scholarship - Named in honor of long-time geography instructor Ted Myers.  Scholarship is awarded to the undergraduate student with the most exceptional honors thesis.   
 
Gilbert F. White Dissertation Fellowship - Named in honor of Professor Emeritus Gilbert F. White and provides fellowship funding to outstanding Ph.D. students in the final year of dissertation preparation.  Students are nominated by their academic advisors.  Award is based on merit and financial eligibility.

   

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