GO 547 Field Geology
ES 747 Field Studies in Earth Science

FINANCIAL & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2007

Special fee

A special fee of $650 is required for all students enrolled for 4 or 5 credit hours (fee for 2-credit section will be negotiated individually). This fee is in addition to normal university enrollment fees. The special fee will cover all transportation plus lodging and meal expenses in Colorado.

Notice: All students should enroll for GO 547 or ES 747 through normal on-campus procedures.

Work Scholarships

Scholarships may be available to qualified undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships may be awarded for $1000 or $500 amounts. They shall be awarded on the basis of academic record, financial need, and willingness to provide part-time assistance during the field course. The work involves driving, cleaning, loading, and other service of field vehicles--vans, trailers, and ATV. Assistants should be prepared to change flat tires, load/unload trailer, and do other manual tasks. Students must be approved to drive a university vehicle through the Police and Safety Office. Only graduate students are allowed to drive the large van, for which a van-driving safety course is required. To apply, students must be enrolled in earth science or physical sciences programs at ESU. To be considered, please submit the following.

Letter of application (one page) which highlights your academic record, states your financial need, and summarizes your career goals.
Copy of current transcript of academic work (official seal not required).

Jones Grants

The Jones Foundation offers Individual Teacher Grants for teachers who reside and teach in Coffey, Osage, or Lyon counties, KS. These grants are designed for teachers to advance in professional development. For more information, contact the Jones Foundation.

Jones Foundation, Executive Director
527 Commercial, Suite 515
Emporia, KS 66801
620-342-1714

Schedule

The special fee should be paid by check made out to ESU Field Geology c/o J.S. Aber. Partial or full payment can be made at any time, and final payment is due not later than the first day of the course--May 29, 2007.

A $100 deposit is due by April 6th to reserve a place in the course. This deposit is not refundable, except for medical emergency.

Scholarship applications should be delivered by April 20th, 2007. A faculty committee will review applications, and decisions will be announced at the Physical Sciences Departmental picnic in early May.