Rob Sankovich, Scholarship Chair, looks on as VGMS President Diane Cook awards Alexandra Nicklin the 2015 VGMS Scholarship.
The members of the VGMS Board are pleased to announce Alexandra Nicklin has been awarded the 2015 VGMS Scholarship consisting of a $500 grant, a Scholarship Certificate, and one-year honorary membership. The award was made during our pre-show dinner on Friday, March 6, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds just prior to our 53rd Annual Show. Alexandra attended accompanied by professors from Santa Barbara City College including Dr. Robert Gray and Eiko Kitao.
In her essay submitted as part of the scholarship application, Alexandra noted that upon completing her Associates Degree in Earth Sciences at SBCC, she hopes to go on to the University of California at Santa Barbara to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in geosciences. She says, “I believe geology is the basic foundation for understanding our planet, with endless things to learn, discover and share. I am especially interested in the nexus between geology and biology and their place in nature as a cohesive whole. I want to be able to use my knowledge of geology and natural sciences to educate and inspire others to see our incredible planet in a new light, thus helping to protect and preserve it for future generations.”
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