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Darrel Hess Community College Geography Scholarship

Provider:American Association of Geographers

Award Amount

$1,500

Number of Awards

2

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About This Scholarship

The American Association of Geographers offers a national scholarship program for community college students transferring as geography majors to four-year colleges and universities. Two $1,500 scholarships are awarded annually, funded by Darrel Hess, author of McKnight’s Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation.

Award Amount

$1,500

Number of Awards

2

Application Details

Time to Apply

30–60 min

Frequency

Annually

Account Required

Yes

Eligibility Requirements

Original Requirements

  • Must be a student currently enrolled at a US community college, junior college, city college, or similar two-year educational institution
  • Must have completed at least two transfer courses in geography
  • Plan to transfer to a four-year institution as a geography major during the coming academic year
  • Must comply with the AAG Professional Conduct Policy

Academic

Enrollment Currently Enrolled

Credit Hours Completed ≥ 2

Enrollment Intends To Enroll

Institution

junior college, US community college, city college

Major

geography

Other

Other Unspecified

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Scholarship Details

Amount
$1,500
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
2
Number of awards offered
Deadline
November 15, 2026
Time to Apply
30–60 min
Frequency
Annually
Account Required
Yes

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