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Some of the Geography scholarships available to HSU Geography students are listed below. For a complete list of scholarships visit: humboldt.edu/scholarships
A special scholarship was established in 2001 to honor the memory of Dr. John L. Harper and his distinguished career for over 27 years at HSU as a physical geographer, scholar, active environmentalist and published author. Geography faculty choose an annual recipient. HSU geography majors whose prime interests are in physical geography or resource & environment, who have distinguished undergraduate records, and who are continuing students may apply for the award (details are in the department office). Applications are usually due the first Monday in April.
A plaque has been posted in Founders Hall 126 -- the Dr. John L. Harper Room -- where scholarship recipients will have their names engraved.
If you would like to honor Dr. Harper's memory and help fund the scholarship, please send a check to the Gift Processing Center, Cashier's Office - SBS 285, Humboldt State University, 1 Harpst St., Arcata, California 95521-8299. Make the check out to HSU and designate JOHN L HARPER SCHOLARSHIP in comments area of check. Be sure to include a return address so we can acknowledge your gift. On behalf of Dr. Harper's family, current geography majors, faculty and staff, thank you very much.
Should you have questions, please contact the Geography Department Chair.
Harper Scholarship Winners!
- 2011-2012 - Brianna Pacillo and Ryland Karlovich
- 2010-2011 - Brian Fagundes
- 2009-2010 - Madelene McCann
- 2008-2009 - Alexandra Fischer
- 2007-2008 - Danielle Kruezer
- 2006-2007 - William Shubert
Nancy and Steven Herring, HSU Alumni, are pleased to announce the Herring Geography Scholarship for HSU Geography majors. This award is open to all geography majors.
Amount of scholarship: $1000 ($500/semester) applied to student account at HSU for educational expenses during the academic year.
This scholarship will be offered each Spring for the next academic year. Applications are due by the first Monday in April.
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Enrolled full-time, pursuing a geography degree at HSU.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA.
- At least 2.75 GPA.
- No restrictions on how often a student may apply or be selected.
Application procedure - For information about this scholarship contact the Geography Department Chair.
Herring Scholarship Recipients
- 2008-2009 Anna Leeper and Diana Muncy
- 2007-2008 Michael Boruta
- 2006-2007 David Scott and Brett Reid
- 2005-2006 David Scott
Dr. Joseph S. Leeper Scholarship
To honor the service of Dr. Joseph Leeper to the Department of Geography and Humboldt State University, the Dr. Joseph Leeper Geography Scholarship has been created and will be awarded for the first time in the 2011-2012 school year. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 ($500/semester).
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Must have declared Geography Major with at least one semester completed at HSU.
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Must have a demonstrated interest in Human / Cultural Geography.
Please note: Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
More scholarships for HSU students can be found at humboldt.edu/scholarships.
