Application

All applicants must meet the following requirements in order to qualify:

A. Must be a citizen of the United States of America.

B. Must be a legal resident of a state where the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. has affiliate clubs (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, and VA).

C. Must be pursuing a degree in Earth sciences and have achieved a college ranking of Junior, Senior, or Graduate student.

D. Must submit a letter of recommendation from the department chair/head of the college or university where now enrolled and attending.

E. Must submit a letter of recommendation from the President or other member of a SFMS member club.

F. Must submit a current official transcript of college grades.

G. Must submit a letter from the applicant outlining why and/or how a MEFI scholarship will aid her/him in accomplishing her/his goal of obtaining a degree in Earth sciences, i.e. Geology, Paleontology, Mineralogy, Crystallography, Archaeology, or any subdivision thereof.

H. Must complete the MEFI application.

I. The completed form an all attendant materials must be sent to the address on the form by the deadline on the form.