Diversify Earth - Highlighting the diverse community of Earth & environmental scientists. Explore our directory to help identify diverse Earth and environmental scientists for hiring, seminars, colloquia, and awards. Sign up for a Diversify Earth account begin your self-nomination.

Black in Geoscience - Black in Geoscience aims to acknowledge, amplify, and support the work of Black earth and planetary scientists from around the world. We aspire for equitable representation of Black Geoscientists and all scientists from historically underrepresented groups in STEM within science and society.

GeoLatinas - Our mission is to embrace, empower, and inspire Latinas to pursue and thrive in careers in Earth and Planetary Sciences. 

Earth Sciences Mentor Match - Connecting students with mentorship support to apply for fellowships and graduate school in Earth Sciences (including ocean, atmospheric, and planetary sciences)

Cientifico Latino - Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative sets to help underrepresented graduate school applicants by pairing them with a STEM professional. 

MUSE Mentorship - M.U.S.E. was created to connect underrepresented students to STEM professionals--particularly those who also share underrepresented identities. STEM professionals can provide support, advice, encouragement and help students navigate applying to STEM programs at the undergraduate, post-bacc or graduate level. 

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Mentoring Programs - AGU offers mentoring opportunities through virtual platforms as well as in-person mentoring at scientific conferences. Students and early career scientists connect with volunteer mentors, who provide support for students and early-career scientists during one-on-one mentoring as well as group mentoring sessions. 

National Association of Black Geoscientists

Geological Society of Africa

Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science - We are a fully inclusive movement to change what STEM looks like in this country. At SACNAS we’re achieving true diversity in STEM by cultivating and celebrating a community where you can be your whole self.

Society of Latinxs/Hispanics in Earth and Space Science - SOLESS is a community of Latinx/Hispanic undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and professionals dedicated to increasing and reinforcing the representation of Latinx/Hispanics in the Earth and Space Sciences through outreach, visibility, networking, and mentorship.

African Association of Women in Geosciences

Geoscience Alliance - The Geoscience Alliance (GA) is a national alliance of individuals committed to broadening the participation of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and people of Native Hawai’ian ancestry in the geosciences. Its members are faculty and staff from Tribal Colleges, universities, and research centers; Native elders and community members; industry and corporate representatives; students (K12, undergraduate, and graduate); formal and informal educators; and other interested individuals.

Diverse Geologists - Diverse Geologists is an international, collaborative vision to see greater representation of marginalized individuals in geoscience. Many of us benefit from various privileges (i.e. race, gender, mobility, physical/mental health, socioeconomic class, citizenship, etc.) that have undoubtedly contributed to our success stories. It is our responsibility to uplift the voices of the unheard and commit to permanent action in advocating for their leadership.

Black Science Coalition and Institute - B-SCI was established in 2019 to encourage black and underrepresented communities to engage in science. We are deeply saddened by the continuous display of systematic racism and police brutality that has affected these communities.

Geoscience Empowerment Network - GEN is committed to increase diversity within the geoscience community and to foster equity, inclusion, and justice for everyone in the geosciences. Here, you will find a list of resources on DEI(&Justice) issues in the geosciences, in STEM and academia, teaching and mentoring in the K-12 and collegiate levels, as well as resources for self-education on broader DEI issues not limited to the geoscience community. While many of these issues are highlighted by current and on-going events within the United States, these resources are applicable to a broad global audience. Many links are to living, continually-updated documents or Box folders in the hopes that these resources will be of use as the geoscience community progresses toward a more inclusive environment. 

Black Geoscientists - BlackGeoscientists.com is a space where we  can voice our experiences, views, and opinions on being black in a geological world. As well as celebrate what has been accomplished, and shed a light on our community.

Earth Science Women's Network - We are a grassroots, non-profit, member driven organization. Our mission is to build a resilient community that lifts all scientists and moves the geosciences forward.

Association for Women Geoscientists - 

Graduate Women in Science

AGU Bridge program - The Bridge Program increases opportunities for students from underrepresented populations to obtain graduate degrees and create a network of peers, mentors and advisers to support and serve them before, during and after grad school. The program is open to those who have not applied to graduate school or those who applied and were not accepted.

June Bacon-Bercey Scholarship in Atmospheric Sciences for Women - The June Bacon-Bercey Scholarship in Atmospheric Sciences for Women will support women students with a demonstrated interest in atmospheric sciences and intersections with meteorology as they establish their studies and build careers in the field. The scholarship will recognize that the awardee’s outstanding accomplishments for a scientist at their career-stage and will acknowledge that the awardee shows exceptional promise for continued contributions to the atmospheric sciences.

Association for Women Geoscientists Scholarships & Awards - There are many, many awards.

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program - NOAA’s Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology—this can include, but is not limited to, ocean and/or coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, and resource management disciplines—and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. 

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans - The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows.

Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship - The Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship is available to all women pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in the geosciences at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education in a recognized geoscience program.

Patsy Mink Foundation Awards - The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation aims to carry on some of Mink's most ardent commitments: educational access, opportunity, and equity for low-income women, especially mothers; and educational enrichment for children. 

Point Foundation Scholarship Fund - Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Point Foundation is also proud to announce its new BIPOC scholarship initiative.

GEM Fellowship Program - GEM offers MS and Ph.D. level students an outstanding opportunity and access to dozens of the top Engineering and Science firms and Universities in the nation. The GEM Fellowship was designed to focus on promoting opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high level technical careers. GEM also offers exposure to a number of opportunities to a number of opportunities in academia.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Graduate Women in Science - The Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program promotes knowledge in the natural and social sciences and encourages women’s academic and professional careers in the sciences

Expanding Representation in Geosciences (ERG) Scholarship - Undergraduate students from groups who are underrepresented in the geosciences are encouraged to apply or be nominated for a scholarship. Up to six awards include $1,500 scholarship, student membership, and full meeting registration for the GSA Connects 2021. Qualified applicants must be U.S. Citizens studying at an accredited university or college in one of GSA’s regional sections (including Canada and Mexico).

AGI Scholarship for Advancing Diversity in the Geoscience Profession - The scholarship is a one-time $5000 award paid upon confirmation of active enrollment in a geoscience graduate program.  The scholarship is open to geoscience students who self-identify as a member of an Under-Represented Minority -- Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color and are within 2 semesters of completing their bachelor's degree in a geoscience.  Student must be US Citizen or permanent resident. The application deadline for the 2021 scholarship is February 21st, 2021. Scholarship will be awarded to a qualified applicant based on merit for potential of applicant to succeed in a geosciences graduate program and go on to a career in the profession.   

WDS Opportunity Fund for New Diversity in Engineering and Research (WONDER) Grant - The WONDER fund seeks to celebrate diversity in STEM by supporting undergraduate and/or graduate Black or Indigenous women who are pursuing a career in earth or space sciences. Selected candidate(s) will receive a grant award of at least $2,000 to offset costs to attend an AGU conference of their choice where they will be able to broaden their scientific knowledge and build their personal and professional networks. The WONDER fund was founded by Women Doing Science (WDS) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, both of which highlight the need to increase and amplify marginalized voices in our communities, including the Earth and space sciences.

ESA-USGS Internships - The agency is seeking to create a pathway whereby students with excellent training in biological field methods can be nominated and apply for summer internships at USGS.  Selected applicants will be offered internships at available field, laboratory, or office related scientific positions throughout the country for up to 5 months. USGS places interns wherever the project scientists need them. 

Stanford Earth Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

University of Illinois Chicago - Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate in Earth and Environmental Sciences - Bridge to the Faculty (B2F) is a recruitment program designed to attract underrepresented postdoctoral scholars with the goal of a direct transition to a tenure-track junior faculty position after two years. This recruitment initiative aims to attract and retain promising scholars to UIC as well as diversify the faculty, with particular emphasis on departments with low or no presence of faculty who are underrepresented in their field. B2F uses a cohort model, where postdoctoral scholars participate together in meetings and tailored workshops to prepare them to teach, establish a research program and support their ability to pursue grants, and create productive mentor relationships.

NSF Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

L’Oréal USA For Women in Science - L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer-review process. Each year, the program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. Celebrating its sixteenth year in the U.S., the For Women in Science program has awarded 85 postdoctoral women scientists over $4 million in grants to advance their research and careers. 

NextProf Science: Diversifying Academia - The NextProf Science Workshop is designed to encourage talented scientists and mathematicians with a demonstrated commitment to diversity to consider academia — an exciting and rewarding career. We will help you develop strategies to strengthen your ability to pursue an academic career.

Penn Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity - The Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships and CHOP’s Postdoctoral Fellowships are competitive programs intended to increase the diversity of the academic research community at the University of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). 

University of Michigan LSA Collegiate Fellowship - The purpose of the LSA Collegiate Fellows program is to support exceptional scholars in all liberal arts fields who are committed to diversity in the academy and to prepare those scholars for possible tenure-track appointments in LSA at the University of Michigan. The College seeks early career scholars whose research, and/or teaching, and/or service will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. The program is particularly interested in scholars with a demonstrated interest in bringing to their teaching/mentoring or research the critical perspectives that come from nontraditional educational backgrounds and pathways, and/or scholarly understanding of the experiences of groups who are historically underrepresented or marginalized in higher education.

Association for Women Geoscientists Scholarships & Awards - There are many scholarships and awards available, both for students and professionals.

Randolph W. "Bill" and Cecile T. Bromery Award (GSA) - Randolph W. "Bill" and Cecile T. Bromery established the Bromery Fund with the GSA Foundation in 1999 to provide support for the Randolph W. "Bill" and Cecile T. Bromery Award. The award shall be awarded to any minority, preferably African Americans, "who have made significant contributions to research in the geological sciences, or those who have been instrumental in opening the geoscience field to other minorities."

Doris M. Curtis Outstanding Woman in Science Award (GSA) - In memory of Doris M. Curtis, GSA makes an annual Outstanding Woman in Science Award as a means to encourage women in the geosciences. The Woman in Science Award will be awarded to a woman that has impacted the field of the geosciences in a major way based on her Ph.D. research. Women are eligible for the first five years following their degree.

Black Girls Hike - We are an Outdoor Group for Black Women who fellowship & encourage empowerment & exploring the beauty of Nature. Personally, I have found the best way to connect is on Instagram or by joining a local Meetup group.  

Indigenous Women Hike - Healing through our inherent connection to the land.

Latino Outdoors - Latino Outdoors is a unique Latinx-led organization working to create a national community of leaders in conservation and outdoor education. As part of this work, we are focused on expanding and amplifying the Latinx experience in the outdoors; providing greater leadership, mentorship, and professional opportunities while serving as a platform for sharing cultural connections and narratives that are often overlooked by the traditional outdoor movement. It is a space for the community to be present, share our voices, and showcase how conservation roots have been ingrained in la cultura Latina for generations.

Hispanics Enjoying Camping Hunting and the Outdoors (HECHO) - We provide a platform for Hispanics/Latinos to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public land conservation. From southwestern deserts to northern forestland, Hispanics/Latinx throughout America have a strong connection to our nation's diverse landscapes. We urge our elected and appointed leaders to safeguard our precious public lands, so that our children can enjoy fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, and other outdoor activities for generations to come.

Vibe Tribe Adventures - Vibe Tribe Adventures (VTA) is a Denver, Colorado-based national 501(c)(3) offering global outdoor recreation and adventure sports opportunities for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Allies. Our mission centers on helping the Urban community connect, reconnect, or deepen their natural right to nature through outdoor recreation, extreme sports participation, backcountry and water safety and stewardship, outdoor industry employment, and outdoor industry entrepreneurship access.