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College of Mines and Earth Sciences 

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College of Mines and Earth Sciences Development Fund

Supports important student and faculty initiatives as determined by the dean.

College of Mines and Earth Sciences Scholarship Fund

General scholarship fund for students pursuing a degree from the College of Mines and Earth Sciences. 

 


 

Atmospheric Sciences

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Atmospheric Sciences Greatest Needs

This fund provides unrestricted support to the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, offering crucial flexibility. Gifts made to this fund will directly benefit key student and faculty initiatives. The department chair determines where these funds are most needed and strategically allocates them to address the department’s evolving priorities.

Mountain Meteorology Fund 

Funds an interdisciplinary research and educational program aimed at improving understanding and prediction of weather and climate processes in regions of complex terrain, with particular attention to ecological, water resource, and air quality issues facing the increasingly urbanized western United States. 

Atmospheric Sciences Scholarship Fund

General scholarship fund for students pursuing a degree from the Department of Atmospheric Sciences.

Professor Kuo-Nan Liou Endowed Scholarship

A scholarship established in 2021 in honor of Professor Kuo-Nan Liou. Used to help defray educational costs for students pursuing degrees in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences. Preference will be given to students with financial need.

 


 

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Metallurgical Engineering Scholarship Fund 

General scholarship fund for students pursuing a degree from the Department of Metallurgical Engineering. 

Metallurgical Engineering Greatest Needs

Donating to the Metallurgical Engineering Greatest Needs fund at the University of Utah offers a unique opportunity to directly fuel innovation and progress in an essential field.

Metallurgical Engineering Student Professional Development 

This dedicated fund is specifically designed to support a wide array of professional development activities that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Professor Raj K. Rajamani Legacy Scholarship in Metallurgical Engineering

This scholarship represents an opportunity for the next generation of bright students to learn and develop themselves into creative, intelligent researchers and scientists who can continue Professor Raj K. Rajamani’s legacy of innovating and inventing to help leave the world in a better place than the way we found it, for the benefit of all beings.

Jan D. and Patricia A. Miller Endowed Scholarship in Mineral Processing

A scholarship fund to support students interested in Mineral Processing.

 


 

Geology and Geophysics

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Geology and Geophysics Scholarship Fund

General scholarship fund for students pursuing a degree from the Department of Geology and Geophysics.

Geology and Geophysics Greatest Needs

The Geology and Geophysics program at the University of Utah is ranked within the top 50 Earth Science programs in the United States.

Francis H. Brown Rosenblatt Prize Endowment

A fund established in 2001 by Francis H. Brown to benefit the Department of Geology and Geophysics. Funds may be utilized for scholarships, fellowships, travel, equipment, or supplies to support the academic mission of the Department.  

Marjorie A. Chan Geoscience Field Experiences Fund

Contributions to the Marjorie A. Chan Geoscience Field Experiences Endowment will directly benefit current and future geoscience students by making these essential field experiences more accessible and robust. Funding helps to offset costs associated with transportation, lodging, and equipment and it alleviates financial barriers for students who otherwise may be unable to participate.

David and Inga M. Chapman Endowed Scholarship

Supporting student research visits to collaborating labs, attendance at focused workshops and conferences, activities that broaden their international experience, and opportunities to participate in major endeavors such as collaborative field studies and research cruises.

Robert B. Smith Academic Support Endowment

This dedicated fund will provide crucial support to students within the Department of Geology and Geophysics, with a primary focus on graduate students pursuing geophysics. With your generous support, the Department of Geology and Geophysics is thrilled to honor Dr. Smith through this endowment in his name.

 


 

Mining Engineering

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Mining Engineering Greatest Needs

It is no exaggeration to say that the world as we know it would not be able to function without mined materials.

Mining Engineering Schoarlships 

The University of Utah’s Mining Engineering Scholarship is designed to significantly alleviate the financial burden of higher education for students in the mining engineering program. 

Mining Engineering Student Experience Endowment in Memory of Wallie Rasmussen

The endowment’s primary goal is to provide vital support for experiential learning opportunities for
students pursuing a degree in the Department of Mining Engineering. 

Mining Students International Experiences 

Its primary purpose is to support diverse student experiences by providing travel funding to international, local, and regional mine sites. 

Student Mine Rescue Team

Funding for this program enables students to receive rigorous, highly specialized training in mine safety and emergency response, developing their skills in leadership, decision-making under pressure, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication. 

Mining Engineering Endowment in Honor of Dr. M. Kim McCarter

An endowed fund established to defray educational costs for students and support faculty and other efforts in the Department of Mining Engineering.

Last Updated: 1/12/26