Earth Science program support opportunities:
Preparing students for success in the field of Geoscience requires both a strong academic foundation and regular opportunities to conduct research, gain practical experience and apply knowledge to real-world challenges. Support from local businesses and industry partners can both improve student access through scholarships and bursaries, as well as fund quality practical learning experiences that improve the capabilities of our graduates. To give directly to the Earth Science Department to fund opportunities such as these, please visit the VIU Foundation Giving page and follow the links to donate.
Your financial contribution could support our programs in two important areas:
- Student bursaries: Financial assistance is available to students enrolled in the Geoscience BSc program who demonstrate financial need. These bursaries help ease financial barriers, allowing students to focus on their studies and successfully complete their education. Specify Fund# 106515 - Geoscientist Award Fund in the comments field on the online donation form to direct your donation.
- Special projects and experiential learning: Donations help us develop innovative, real-world, research-based and experiential learning opportunities through acquisition of industry-standard equipment and resources such as software and laboratory analyses. Donations also support field-based activities and the pursuit of projects that connect Earth science education with local environmental, geological, and community priorities. Specify Fund# 105760 - Earth Science Program Fund in the comments field on the online donation form to direct your donation.