Geophysical Society of Alaska  Scholarships   Many people who work with earth science can recall being drawn to it by a fascination with the wonderful opportunity to discover and admire the processes of nature that continue to shape our planet. There are many different ways to apply earth science. Some choose to pursue geophysics as a profession, to try and understand the earth through various remote-sensing technologies. Others may become the teachers who kindle that initial spark of interest in earth science for their students.   One of our prime obligations is helping to renew this important resource of practicing earth scientists by working to attract other dedicated students to this exciting field who will ultimately become strong advocates of earth science. You can probably remember your personal goals, if you are one of these dedicated people, we want to offer you encouragement and an opportunity to obtain some financial support.   The Geophysical Society of Alaska has scholarships available for deserving junior or senior Alaska undergraduates or graduate students studying earth science at Alaska universities. Consideration will also be given to Alaska residents studying earth science at outside Universities. The amount of each scholarship this year will be $500 to $1,000. Individual merit will dictate the exact amount of each award based on the consensus of our Scholarship Committee.    Eligibility   You must be a full-time junior/senior Alaska undergraduate or graduate student taking at least 12 undergraduate credit hours or 9 graduate credit hours at an Alaska University. Consideration will also be given to Alaska residents studying at outside Universities. Your academic emphasis (major or minor) is earth science or a very closely related natural science.   Applications Should Include   A letter describing your personal and educational career goals, your interest in the earth sciences, your financial need and how you would use the scholarship funds. Pertinent work history and extracurricular activities should also be included. Recent transcripts of all your college-level academic experience (unofficial copies will suffice). Important: The grading system used at that institution and a key for abbreviations must be included with the transcript. A thesis proposal if you are a graduate student. Two letters of recommendation from someone familiar with your academic record. A third letter may be included if it contains important additional information.   The judges will take into account ALL facets of the information we receive. Priority will be given to those individuals with more than a casual focus toward earth science or a very closely related natural science. To be considered, applications should be marked to the attention of the Scholarship committee and must be received no later than Dec 31, 2005. Please send applications to the following address:   Geophysical Society of Alaska P.O. Box 102794 Anchorage, Alaska 99510-2794 Attention: Scholarship Committee   Judging will occur shortly thereafter. If you expect to be at a different address after that date, please let us know so we can notify you of the results. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Good Luck! For information please contact Paul Daggett, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee by phone at (907)343-2134 or email daggettp@pioneernrc.com