Maintain and grow a permanent non-profit foundation supporting educational and scientific activities in the field of geology by introducing young students to geology, placing grants directly into the hands of university students, enabling professionals to share their knowledge, funding programs for humanitarian relief efforts using geoscience technology, and recognizing achievements in geoscience.
The AAPG Foundation's L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant program is designed to support undergraduate level geoscience students and student-led geoscience associations. The program annually awards $500 grants to deserving candidates. The grants aim to facilitate the pursuit of geology degrees and careers, encouraging educational advancements and contributions to the geoscience field.