Best Geology Grants in Northern Mariana Islands

The AEG K-14 Education Fund Grant supports geological education across K-14 levels, including elementary, middle, high schools, and community colleges. Established by the AEG Foundation, its purpose is to encourage innovative teaching methods in geology through hands-on activities and professional demonstrations. Grants are available to accredited educators and institutions in the U.S. While AEG membership is encouraged, it is not mandatory. The fund excludes support for political activities and overhead costs.

U.S. citizens pursuing graduate study in geology or related physical sciences at participating universities, including those from the Northern Mariana Islands, can apply for Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity awards of US $27,000 annually. Funding supports full-time master’s or PhD study plus required paid summer internships with sponsoring employers.

Graduate students in geological sciences conducting thesis research and enrolled at universities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, or Central America can receive approximately US $2,500 for research expenses. Geological Society of America supports a wide range of geoscience topics; GSA members from Northern Mariana Islands institutions may be eligible.

Individual researchers, students, and educators conducting nonprofit geology and related field studies can receive support for Pacific Northwest mountain research, including work relevant to the Northern Mariana Islands. Northern Mariana Islands geology researchers can access funding through Mazamas to study topics such as glaciology, ecology, geology, and other mountain environment sciences.

Organizations and research teams working on climate-related environmental health and geology in the Northern Mariana Islands can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 to build cross-disciplinary connections and pilot new approaches. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports projects linking climate change and human health, including extreme weather preparedness, sustainable health systems, and public outreach or education at this intersection.

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumni Ph.D. candidates in eligible geology-related and other approved fields can receive up to US $30,000 to spend a year completing their dissertations. Institute for Citizens & Scholars provides this support nationally, so doctoral researchers in the Northern Mariana Islands may be eligible if they meet MMUF criteria and are near completion.