SEG Scholarships Opening Soon
Offered by Society of Exploration Geophysicists
About This Scholarship
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists administers roughly 75 merit-based scholarships for students committed to careers in applied geophysics and related geosciences. Awards range from $500 to $10,000 per academic year, and the program is genuinely global: for 2025-26, SEG made 96 scholarship awards totaling more than $276,000 to students in 13 countries, including 9 incoming freshmen, 20 undergraduates, and 67 graduate students.
Eligibility is straightforward — high school seniors planning to attend college the next year, plus current undergraduate and graduate students, with above-average grades and a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics. Some individual awards carry additional criteria such as residency (for example, Alaska), specific universities, subfields like mineral exploration geophysics, or U.S. military veteran status.
Students submit one application through SEG's Grantinterface portal and are automatically considered for every scholarship they qualify for. Applications are accepted annually from November 1 to March 1, and SEG has posted that the next round opens November 1, 2026.
Eligibility
- High school seniors planning to attend college next year, or current undergraduate and graduate students
- Above-average grades and a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics
- Some named awards have added criteria such as Alaska residency, specific universities, subfields, non-U.S. citizenship, or U.S. veteran status
- SEG membership is not listed as an application requirement, though renewal recipients must engage with SEG through membership or student chapter activities
How To Apply
- Create an account on Grantinterface, SEG's third-party application portal (separate from an SEG website login)
- Submit one application between November 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027 — you are automatically considered for all eligible scholarships
- Renewal applicants should document participation in SEG events, student chapters, or publications to meet renewal criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are SEG scholarships worth?
SEG scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 per academic year. For 2025-26 the society awarded $276,368 across 96 scholarships to freshmen, undergraduates, and graduate students.
Are SEG scholarships renewable?
Yes. Recipients can be considered for renewal if they stay engaged with SEG — for example, by being a student member or student chapter member, volunteering at SEG events, attending workshops or conferences, or publishing and organizing outreach through their chapter.