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Your Dollars Will Be Doubled to

Help Students Attend Field Camp

Your contribution can make all the difference for a
student who isn’t sure they have the means to complete
their degree.
This might sound extreme, but we receive letters of
thanks from students who tell us their degree comple-
tion was uncertain or even in jeopardy and that funding
from GSA made what seemed impossible possible; our
members who contribute to GSA programs helped
them move forward with their education.
Thanks to GSAF donors, every year students receive
support to attend field camp through the J. David
Lowell Field Camp Scholarship Program. This year,
Brunton added an extra benefit for scholarship recipi- “Because of your generosity, I am able
ents—a Compro Transit, personalized with names to finish my degrees in geology and civil
engraved on their leather cases. The financial award engineering. I will be able to go to field
helps offset field camp costs, and this generous gift camp with more financial peace of
“With the J. David Lowell helps ease the added strain of equipment expenses for mind, and I am also able to go to a field
Field Scholarship and aid each of these students while providing them with the camp that specializes in my desired
from the department, I essential geologist’s instrument. career field instead of having to settle
could attend the entire six- Many students say that their field experiences bring for the less expensive option. This schol-
week session without con- to life the geology they studied in the classroom. arship has also motivated and inspired
sidering costs. The level of However, the cost of field camp is often prohibitive and me to continue my education into gradu-
financial support I received added expenses, such as equipment, leave many feeling ate school. One year ago, this would not
in pursuit of my academic that field camp is out of reach for them. even have been within consideration in
and career goals is truly That’s where GSA members can make a meaningful light of my experiences, but thanks to
incredible. While passion difference. On Giving Tuesday, a global day of giv- your support, I am on the path towards
and curiosity provided the ing back, we kick off our efforts to provide field becoming the first in my family to con-
initial fuel for my studies, camp support for students with a US$10,000 match. tinue my education into graduate
I could never realize my Challenging fellow GSA members, a generous donor school. After graduate school, I plan on
ambitions and graduate will match one-to-one, up to US$10,000, every gift becoming a licensed geotechnical engi-
without the help of people made to the J. David Lowell Field Camp Scholarship neer and engineering geologist. Your
like you.” —Cissy Ming, Program (https://gsa-foundation.org/fund/field- generosity is directly responsible for
2021 J. David Lowell Field camp-opportunities/) between Giving Tuesday, carving a path towards my future aca-
Camp Scholarship recipient 30 November, and New Year’s Eve. demic and personal success, and for
using their new Brunton. Help a student by making a gift on Giving Tuesday, that, I cannot overstate my gratitude.
and keep an eye on your email, GSA’s social media, You have inspired me to be an advocate
and the Foundation blog (https://gsa-foundation.org/ for students like me in my professional
news-events/) for stories of impact as well as other career and give back to the community
ways you can be involved. You can also contact Debbie as you have so graciously given to me.
Marcinkowski at dmarcinkowski@geosociety.org or Again, thank you for giving me this won-
+1-303-357-1047 to discuss ways you can help. derful opportunity and helping me
expand my future.” —Emma Fuentes,
2020 J. David Lowell Field Camp
Scholarship recipient.

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