Charles Deiss Memorial Scholarship

Charles Deiss Memorial Fund

Offers two summer scholarships for students enrolled in field courses at the IU Judson Mead Geologic Field Station.

The Charles Deiss Memorial Scholarship was established in 1960, by friends and associates of Dr. Deiss to honor his memory and his vision in creating the Indiana University Geologic Field Station. During his tenure at Indiana University from 1945-59, Dr. Deiss was the director of the Field Station, Geology department chair, and state geologist. Recipients are not required to be students at Indiana University.