Scholarships and Student Jobs

MU-Geology Field Camp Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and supporters, we offer up to $10,000 in scholarships each summer. The precise amount of the award depends on available funds and the number of qualified applicants, but typically range from $500 to $1,500. Minimum grade point requirements for a scholarship are a 3.2 overall GPA and a minimum 3.2 GPA in all geology courses completed.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

The scholarship application is included within the Field Camp application. Required materials at the time of application include:

  • Unofficial transcripts for all of your college coursework (multiple schools if necessary) issued by your school
  • Contact information for one of your geology professors that has agreed to act as a reference.

No statement of financial need is required. The amount of the award depends on the quality and number of qualified applicants in a given year.

MU-Geology Field Camp Student Jobs

Several student jobs are also available at the field camp. They include positions as:

  • Van drivers: ~$1000 and waiver of the round-trip Columbia-Lander travel/lodging fee
    • Requires departure from Columbia, MO and a return to Columbia.
    • Drivers must be over 21 years old
    • Requires completion of online driver safety training prior to camp
  • Kitchen Assistants: ~$1000, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours per evening

The number of jobs depends upon enrollment, but we may hire as many as 4 van drivers and 10 kitchen assistants.

How to Apply for a Student Job

If you are interested in applying for a job, please indicate your interest in one or more positions in the appropriate location on the field camp application.

Other Forms of Financial Aid

The University of Missouri does not provide State or Federal financial aid to non-MU students.  However, if you are eligible for such programs through your college or University, you may be able to apply your institution's financial aid toward our course through a Visiting Student Consortium Agreement. Please contact MU’s Financial Aid Office for any questions regarding financial aid.