Peter J. Kaczor Geology Scholarship

This scholarship was created in memory by friends and family of Peter Kaczor who graduated in 1994 with a major in Geology. Peter Kaczor was a strong athlete who was training for a triathlon when he was hit and killed by a car while riding his bicycle. His friends and family want to create a lasting legacy in his memory. Peter was a proud outdoorsman who loved to shoot and bird hunt, enjoyed camping, and loved to take his son fishing. Peter also enjoyed exercising and spending time outdoors. He was a very traditional and conservative fellow who loved Christ, his family and his church.

The scholarship will be available to undergraduate students in their junior year with a GPA of 3.0 or above in their core classes. Preference will be given to those with a general knowledge of the United States Constitution including the number of articles, and the purpose of The Bill of Rights; specifically the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 9th amendments and a general understanding of incorporation. Preference will also be given to those who share interests in outdoor activities and athletics. The Scholarship Committee will be responsible for confirming the recipient's knowledge and interest in these areas.

The scholarship shall be credited directly to the recipient's account to be used for tuition, fees, room and board and books. One half of the scholarship will be given during fall semester and one half shall be given during the subsequent semester. The scholarship is not renewable.

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Geosciences Study Abroad Endowment

This fund will be used for WMU sponsored Study Abroad expenses for group travel for faculty, staff and students of the Department of Geosciences. Expenses allowed include costs for travel arrangements, lodging, food, entrance fees to exhibits, etc. and will be divided equally for all travel participants.

William and Linda Harrison Endowment

This endowment was established in honor of William and Linda Harrison who have accomplished much at and for MGRRE. It shall be used exclusively for the benefit of the Department of Geosciences, to support professional development of its students, faculty, and staff.

New established endowment: The Douglas Daniels Endowed Geosciences Scholarship and Award

This endowment was established in honor of Douglas Daniels, who supported the Geosciences Department throughout his career as a geologist. Scholarships will be awarded to at least an undergraduate junior with a declared major in Geology.

Scholarships will be awarded for a) tuition, fees, and books at WMU; b) funding geological research projects; c) geologically related activities that are in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Douglas Daniels Scholarship. The department would like to thank the family and friends of Douglas Daniels for establishing this endowment in his honor.

Elizabeth M. Garrett Endowed Scholarship for Women in Science

The scholarship shall be awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student who is preparing for a career in science or the teaching of science. Preference shall be given to a non-traditional student. It is required that the recipient shall have and maintain a 3.00 minimum grade point average. The scholarship shall be shared (rotated) between the following departments: Anthropology, Geography, and Geosciences. The award shall be credited in the fall semester of each academic year directly to the recipient’s student account and shall be available for tuition, fees, book expenses, or research projects. The scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of two (2) consecutive academic years.