Professor Martin "Doc" Rutstein Scholarship

Established in 2014 to honor the contributions of Geology professor, Dr. Martin Rutstein. The quality and reputation of the geology program was strengthened by the efforts of Dr. Rutstein with the many opportunities for field trips and rigorous course of study.

  • Preference will be given to a junior entering senior year and majoring in one of the Geology Department track majors, including General Geology; Secondary Education:Geology; or Environmental Geoscience.
  • Must be a full-time matriculated student attending SUNY New Paltz with an overall GPA of at least 3.25 and Geology coursework grades averaging 3.25.
  • In addition, a letter of nomination from a Geology faculty member is required. That letter should include an endorsement of the student’s character and potential to succeed in the field. In addition,the letter will confirm that the student has completed foundation courses of Physical Geology and Mineralogy-Crystallography, as well as Historical Geology, Petrology, and Stratigraphy-Sedimentation.

Award
varies (up to 2000)
Scopes
Geological Science Scholarships, Science and Engineering Scholarships
Deadline
04/08/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please indicate what courses you have completed or will complete within the next year.
    • Courses that I have completed or am presently taking:
    • Courses that I will complete next year:
  2. Please write a brief reflection on why you chose to major in geology and where you hope it will lead you in life.
  3. Applicants should request a letter of nomination from a Geology faculty member. Please type their name and newpaltz.edu email. The software will send them an email request to complete a questionnaire addressing the request.