Apply for a Student Assistance Grant
How to Apply for Student Assistance Grants
In addition to managing contributions designated for support of recognition awards, the SEPM Foundation, Inc. manages the distribution of various designated student assistance grants.
To apply for a Student Grant only a single application is required to be considered for any or all applicable SEPM research funds, submit by January 15th, the following information to:
Dr. J. Frederick (Rick) Sarg
President, SEPM Foundation, Inc.
Colorado School of Mines
1516 Illinois Street
Golden,CO 80401
USA
Email: jsarg@mines.edu
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- A statement (typed, single-spaced; no more than a single page in length) that succinctly summarizes the objectives of the student's project. The statement summary page of the project proposal must include a project title. All materials, including reference letters must be submitted by January 15th. No exceptions will be allowed. Note to students: Make sure to include your email address as well as your USPS address in all correspondence.
- A budget that shows each anticipated category of expenditure and justification for it.
- Letters of support mailed directly to the President from the student's adviser and from one other member of the faculty in the department in which he/she is enrolled. The letter from the adviser must include a statement certifying that the student is in good academic standing at the time of the application and that she/he has completed at least one semester of graduate study
Applications will be evaluated by a committee whose members will select the awardee(s). The successful applicant(s) will be notified of the award by May 1st. The minimum award will be $500; the maximum is determined by investment income.
Student grant winners are REQUIRED to supply either a blog post or short video to be posted to SEPM social media pages. Longer blog posts can also be posted to the Blog section of the SEPM website.