SIPES FOundation
History
The SIPES
Foundation
The SIPES Foundation was chartered in Texas in November 1981 to be the charitable and educational arm of the Society. In addition to awarding annual earth science scholarships, and conducting an annual educational seminar at the convention, the Foundation maintains a video library with films of technical programs that have been presented at past conventions.
Donations are always welcomed by the SIPES Foundation to continue scholarship awards, seminars and educational programs. Your gift may be made in honor of or in memory of a family member, friend or business colleague. All gifts receive written acknowledgment. The SIPES Foundation is a 501c3 organization.
Foundation Leadership
steve M. smith
President - Houston, Texas
Steve is the managing partner of SMS Exploration in Houston. He also serves as the Vice President of SIPES.
john r. Stephens
Vice President - Dallas, Texas
John is the immediate past president of SIPES. He has been on the board of the Dallas Chapter for more than 10 years.
scott spradley
Secretary - Mandeville, Louisiana
Bio coming soon...
robert springer
Treasurer - Fort Worth, Texas
Robert is the owner of Springer Resouces.
Directors
Matt Boyce
Houston, TX
Scott Spradley
Mandeville, LA
Christopher H. Reed
Tyler, TX
our contribution
Scholarships
The Foundation awards scholarships annually to upper-division and graduate students studying earth science. Since its inception in 1981, the Foundation has awarded more than half a million dollars to 291 outstanding students. Applications are accepted each year from students majoring in any earth science, geophysics, petroleum or geological engineering who are enrolled in a U.S.-based university or college, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and are U.S. citizens. Application forms are available online in January.
Previous Scholarship Recipients
See the winners from the last 5 years and click to view the press releases.
2021
2020