<p> ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS</p><p>Fresno Gem and Mineral Society Scholarships for</p><p>California State University Fresno Students</p><p> Scholarships Awarded for Master’s Thesis Research  We have $1000 total this year available for Graduate Student scholarships. We would like to give two $500 scholarships. </p><p>Scholarship Criteria</p><p> Pursuing a Master’s in Geology  3.0 grade point average minimum  Completed scholarship application  Biographical Essay including description of education and career goals.  Funds to be used exclusively for Master’s Thesis Fieldwork.</p><p>Recipient Responsibilities</p><p> Prepare and present lecture to Fresno Gem and Mineral Society outlining objectives and conclusions of field work.  Helping at the rock table at the fair.  Be willing to help in club activities.  Submit one short article for the CHIPS newsletter or for website outlining how the scholarship helped out with their fieldwork and research.</p><p>Recipient Benefits</p><p> Honorary membership to the Fresno Gem and Mineral Society including access to workshops, facilities, fieldtrips and other privileges associated with annual membership. Fresno Gem and Mineral Society Scholarship Application</p><p>Part 1 General Information Name Phone (Cell) ______</p><p>Address Email address </p><p>______</p><p>Academic Information Major:______Career Goal:______Anticipated Graduation Date from CSU Fresno______College Attended______City, State ______Years______City, State ______Years___</p><p>Total Units Completed ______Overall College GPA______</p><p>Hobbies and Special Interests ______</p><p>______</p><p>Part 2</p><p>Autobiographical Essay On a separate paper, submit a typed essay describing your educational and career goals, your community and school involvement, and any special or unique circumstances you would like to share with the scholarship committee.</p><p>You must submit a copy of your thesis proposal. </p><p>Return completed application to the EES Department Office by April 21, 2014. </p>