Scholarships

The kind support of our alumni and friends of the department provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to take study abroad courses, present research, and other activities above and beyond their usual course work. Students interested in scholarships for travel or research should contact their advisor to arrange an application.

Joan Lara Student Scholarships

The Joan Lara Student Scholarship Fund at the University of Iowa was established by family and friends in memory of Joan. Its purpose is to support outstanding and promising students as they travel to present their research, conduct research, or participate in courses at regional, national, or international venues.

For more information and a list of the students supported by this scholarship, please see the Joan Lara Student Scholarship page.

Chad E. Smith Scholarship Fund

The fund was established by Seneca Environmental Services, Inc. and Chad Smith’s family and friends in memory of Chad E. Smith. Chad E. Smith received his B.A. degree in Political science and Sociology in 1992 and a B.S. degree in Geography in 1993. He was killed in a car accident in August 1994. He had been employed by Seneca Environmental Services, Inc. in Des Moines.

For more information and a list of the students supported by this scholarship, please see the Chad E. Smith Scholarship Fund page.

Support

Donations

These and other kind donations provide undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to travel, present research findings, and add to their Geography experience not possible otherwise. To make a donation to these or other Geography funds please go to Geography under the University of Iowa Foundation's A-Z List of Online Giving Areas.

We welcome any ideas to further students education and broaden their experience in geography and related fields. Whether you would like to give a talk on your experience, provide support for student travel or summer research, or would like to receive regular updates on department activities, please contact us at the address or email below.