About the Foundation

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation exists to support the geosciences, plain and simple. We fund many educational opportunities, public outreach and various grants and scholarships at the university level. We recognize outstanding achievement in the geosciences and we assist in the dissemination of new technological information as well as the preservation of important studies, data and research. The AAPG Foundation touches thousands of people each year and is proud of our many programs, initiatives and our supporters.

View the Foundation Mission Statement.

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Building a Better Foundation for the Geosciences

Your support of AAPG Foundation programs is important! It reflects your personal commitment to promoting geological programs such as scholarships and grants to university students, K-12 education, distinguished lectures across the world, research, the AAPG Bulletin and much more.

Learn more about how you can make a contribution in support of the program of your choice. The AAPG Foundation is a 501(c) (3) public foundation, qualified to receive contributions in support of worthwhile educational and scientific programs or projects related to the geosciences.

Mission Statement

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation mission is to support educational, charitable and scientific objectives that directly and indirectly benefit the geologic profession and general public