A key component of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) educational directives is to equip the geoscientists of the future. SEG’s student and early career programs provide essential tools and resources that prepare students and young professionals for successful academic and long-term careers in geophysics.

Our emphasis on students follows three main trajectories:
Financial Assistance
SEG offers students and emerging professionals a variety of financial assistance options designed to provide accessibility to programs, events, and career development opportunities.
Student Programs
Focused on providing students with needed tools for successful careers, SEG hosts and partners with other organizations on special programs, expositions, and symposiums to turn today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders.
- SEG EVOLVE
- SEG CORE
- Field Camps
- SEG Challenge Bowl
- SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium
- Scholarships
- SEG/SEG Foundation Technical Program Registration Grant
- Student Chapter Outreach
- Near Surface Student Research Award
- Student Chapter Excellence Program
- Apply for SEG Program
Student Chapters
SEG Student Chapters open the door for students to actively participate in projects and initiatives that provide opportunities for leadership, growth, and collaborative experiences.
Applications Schedule
All open applications are available here.
SEG EVOLVE Energy Exploration
30 September – 14 November
Student Chapter Report
Submit by 31 January for Chapter Ranking
1 January – 30 November
Student Chapter Outreach Grant
20 October – 30 January
SEG Field Camp Grant
1 November – 1 February
SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium Grant
11 November – 14 February
SEG Scholarships
1 November – 1 March
SEG Near Surface Research Award Grant
1 January – 31 March
SEG EVOLVE Carbon Solutions Application
14 March – 2 May
SEG/SEG Foundation Technical Program Travel Grant
23 May – 21 June

