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Generous philanthropic support from our alumni, friends, and corporate supporters helps prospective and current students discover our school, excel in research, and achieve career success.

A number of giving opportunities are available through the KSU Foundation. Whether you are interested in helping recruit future students, honoring someone who made a difference in your life, or supporting cutting-edge research or field work for faculty and students, you’ll find a giving fund that fits your objectives.

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Opportunities

  • K-State Geography Alumni Fund (F32750) supports student travel to professional meetings and professional development workshops, as well as for providing undergraduate student scholarships
  • Huber Self Geography Scholarship (Q86480) honors Professor Emeritus Huber Self, who retired in 1980 after having devoted more than 33 years of his professional life to the advancement of geography at K-State. He has authored textbooks and atlases on the Geography of Kansas and numerous articles in professional journals.
  • William D. Grimm Memorial Scholarship Fund (Q06810) supports the William D. Grimm Memorial Scholarship awarded to an undergraduate geography major. The award honors William Grimm, a 1986 Kansas State geography major, who was killed in action on January 31, 1991, during the Persian Gulf War
  • Leblanc Outstanding Undergraduate Major Award (Q76550) supports the annual award to the outstanding undergraduate geography student of the year. Named after Leonard LeBlanc, III, who earned a B.S. in Geography in 1973.
  • Seyler Undergraduate GIScience Scholarship (Q37360) supports the Seyler Undergraduate GIScience Scholarship which honors Professor Emeritus H.L. "Sy" Seyler. Dr. Seyler retired in 2000 after devoting nearly three decades of professional service to the advancement of both geography and geographic information science at Kansas State University.
  • White Geography Graduate Teaching Assistant Excellence Award (Q95152) supports an annual award presented to a geography graduate student for outstanding performance as a teaching assistant. It was renamed to honor Professor Emeritus Stephen E. White, a former department head and dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
  • Environmental Scholars Fund (F24325) supports undergraduate learning and research experiences for students in the NRES Secondary Major. Funds will be used to enhance the NRES curriculum and offset costs for travel, fieldwork, and conference participation associated with student research and outreach.
  • Geology General Excellence Fund (F26300) supports activities essential to maintain, operate and enhance the Department of Geology.
  • The Geology Advisory Council Fund (F26305) provides financial assistance to the Department of Geology.
  • The Calvin D and Armistice L Albert Fund for Excellence in Geology (F50485) supports geology scholarships/internships, faculty development, and research and equipment enhancements.
  • Bruce and Connie Coombs Award for Effective Teaching in Geology (F21710) provides a financial reward to an instructor in the Geology Department in recognition of effective teaching.
  • E. Mathy Geology Endowment (F78032) provides financial support for geology student stipends, educational activities, seminars, or for equipment.
  • Danheim Nelson Equipment Fund (F81240) provides financial assistance for geology classroom, laboratory, or field work equipment.
  • The Richard and Carolyn Roby Unrestricted Geology Departmental Support Fund (F85140) provides additional support for geology.
  • Page C. Twiss Faculty Endowment (F92679) provides support for faculty who have shown excellence in teaching and/or supervision of graduate students.
  • Building Fund (26376) will be used for the planning, design, and building of new facilities.
  • Claude W. Shenkel Jr. First-Year Scholarship (Q87010) helps recruit incoming freshmen.
  • The Kenneth Arthur Shewell Memorial Fund (Q87050) provides financial assistance to graduate and undergraduate students who wish to attend meetings of professional and scientific organizations in geology.
  • William J. Barrett Fund for Excellence in Geology (Q51816) assists geology students at K-State, with preference given to those with interests in petroleum geology.
  • Sambhudas 'Sam' Chaudhuri - Mary Vanier KSU Family Scholarship (Q56696) provides financial assistance to geology students.
  • R. Chelikowsky Scholarship (Q56740) assists junior or senior geology majors with a record of academic excellence.
  • James and Karen Clowers Scholarship (A57617) provides financial assistance to geology students.
  • The Robert J. Dietterich Memorial Scholarship in Geology (Q60527) provides financial assistance to geology students to transfer Rob's enthusiasm and dedication to future generations.
  • John L. Garlough Geology Graduate Teaching Assistantship (Q65850) provides a contribution to the financial support of a graduate teaching assistant in geology.
  • John L. and Marilyn A. Johnson Hern Geology Scholarship (Q69150) honors John and Marilyn Johnson Hern and provides financial assistance to geology students.
  • Hydrogeology Scholarship - Bill Johnson '56 (Q71760) is awarded to a geology student interested in the study of
  • Howard Lee Kendall Memorial Fund (Q74700) assists juniors, seniors, or graduate students in geology.
  • Anita C. Lehner Geology Scholarship (Q76579) assists deserving undergraduate or graduate geology or geophysics students.
  • Woody and Lynne Leel - Mary Vanier KSU Family Scholarship (Q76567) provides financial assistance to geology students.
  • Mudge-Thompson Geology Scholarship(Q80525) assists undergraduate or graduate geology or geophysics students.
  • Danheim Nelson Scholarship/Fellowship Fund (Q81241) provides financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students interested in field mapping and/or laboratory investigations of structural geology.
  • Ivy Fuller Olds Geology Scholarship (Q81815) assists geology students.
  • Petroleum Geology Scholarship (Q83635) provides financial assistance to geology students with interests in petroleum geology or geophysics.
  • Gary and Kathie Sandlin Geology Scholarship (Q85513) provides financial assistance to geology graduate students.
  • Ronald D. Schulz Memorial Scholarship (Q85755) assists undergraduate juniors, seniors, or graduate students in geology, with preference given to students with an interest in earth science education.
  • Arthur B. Sperry Memorial Scholarship Fund (Q89000) awarded to an outstanding geology student entering his/her senior year.
  • Charles and Helen Steincamp Geology Scholarship (Q90501) honors the Steincamps and provides financial assistance to geology students.
  • Ada Swineford Graduate Assistantship (Q91459) provides financial assistance for graduate student.
  • Topeka Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. Scholarship (Q92560) assists geology students.
  • Iris M. Totten Memorial Scholarship (Q38935) is awarded to an outstanding geology student interested in the study of geoscience.
  • Page C. Twiss Graduate Fellowship in Geology (Q92721) assists a graduate student in geology.
  • David C. Underwood Geology Scholarship (Q92750) assists outstanding graduate and undergraduate students in geology who are likely to show leadership potential in geology careers.
  • Neil A. Wendling Memorial Scholarship (Q94935) assists a geology student who is entering his or her junior year.
  • Verna H. & Arthur K. Wilhelm Geology Scholarship (Q95238) assists undergraduate geology students entering their junior or senior year.
  • Gale R. and Linda M. Yarrow Graduate Student Fellowship (F95930) assists a graduate student in geology, with preference given to a married student with dependents.
  • The Henry Beck Student Field Geology Fund (F52275) supports student field geology activities, including field trips, the purchase and repair of field equipment, or to meet other student needs related to field geology activities and programs.
  • Frank E. Byrne Memorial Scholarship (Q55775) provides assistance to one or more students who participate in geology summer field camp.
  • Elden E. II and Sylvia H. Leasure Student Field Geology Fund (F76540) supports student geology field activities, including field trips, the purchase and repair of field equipment, or to meet other student needs related to field geology activities and programs.