One of the goals of the Feather River Lapidary and Mineral Society is to promote learning about rocks and geology. A great way to do this is by encouraging young rockhounders to enter the field!
The club raises money for our scholarships at our annual show through the raffle that’s held at the end of the second day.
We also accept donations toward our Scholarship Fund.
At least one scholarship will be available to local college students in 2026. The application is available to students studying geology, earth sciences, or a related subject. Students studying at a college in Northern California are permitted to apply.
The Scholarship application in PDF form is available by clicking HERE. Applications for 2026 must be returned by July 30, 2026.)
Scholarship winners for 2025:
Scholarship One: Sergio Palacios, Jr., Chico CA.
Sergio is currently a student at California State University Chico. He is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Biology at CSU Chico. He is focused on microbial interactions and environmental contaminants of water supplies.
Scholarship Two: Emma Rose Cullen, Woodland CA.
Emma is currently working on a Bachelor’s degree at California State University Sacramento. She is focused on environmental research and policy with a emphasis on community sustainability at the local, state and global levels.
Congratulations to the both of you. The checks will be given out at our annual Rock and Gem Show at Chico’s Silver Dollar Fairgrounds Saturday, September 21st . Thanks to Lillian, Belinda and MaryAnn for our 2025 scholarship program.
Doug Elliott, President, FRLMS Inc.
