Invest in the Future of Geoscience
The AAPG Foundation connects passionate donors with the students, researchers, and educators driving the geoscience profession forward.
Promoting Geoscience Since 1967
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing geoscience education, research, and professional development worldwide.
The AAPG Foundation promotes the geosciences by distributing technological information, recognizing outstanding achievements, and funding grants, publications, and other initiatives that support data preservation and the advancement of the profession.
We are a separate entity from AAPG but closely aligned with its mission — and through the generosity of our donors, we are able to make an enormous difference in the geosciences, impacting students, educators, professionals, and the public at large.
Learn our history →Latest News
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December 2025 AAPG Foundation's Big Year of Bigger ImpactAAPG Foundation's retooled strategy and record funding in 2025 expanded scholarships, programs and outreach, delivering its biggest geoscience impact in years.
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November 2025 Future Geoscientists Invited to Apply for Field Camp ScholarshipsAAPG Foundation now accepting applications for $3,000 Field Camp Scholarships supporting future geoscientists with training, gear and hands-on field experience.
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November 2025 Foundation Unveils Strategic Overhaul to Advance Geoscience ExcellenceAAPG Foundation launches new committee structure to boost geoscience impact, expand outreach, streamline programs and engage more supporters worldwide.
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How We Help
Donor support powers a range of programs across the geoscience community.
Grants-in-Aid
Financial assistance for graduate students in M.S. and Ph.D. programs with thesis research in petroleum, energy minerals, or environmental geology.
Learn more →Field Camp Scholarship
One-time $3,000 grants for undergraduate geoscience students to participate in essential field training experiences.
Learn more →Military Veterans Geoscience Scholarship Program
$2,500–$5,000 awards for active U.S. military service members and honorably discharged veterans pursuing geoscience degrees.
Learn more →Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award
$6,000 awards honoring outstanding geoscience educators at both the college/university and K-12 levels.
Learn more →Teacher Of The Year Award (K-12)
A $6,000 annual award recognizing an outstanding K-12 geoscience educator for inspiring students and demonstrating exceptional leadership in Earth science education.
Learn more →Other Education Programs
AAPG Foundation initiatives promote Earth Science Curriculum in K-12 classrooms, send distinguished lecturers on tour throughout the world, coordinate college campus visits by professional geoscientists, and more.
Learn more →Publications
AAPG is one of the top petroleum geoscience publishers in the world. Through the Foundation, we fund university subscriptions to numerous geology publications and support the peer-reviewed AAPG Bulletin.
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