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“The goal of the scholarship is to attract and support new karst scientists to continue the research that Bill so deeply loved.”
The William L. Wilson and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship in Karst Science recognizes the significant contributions of the late William (Bill) L. Wilson, who tackled some of the most difficult karst science questions in Florida and elsewhere through his consulting company, Subsurface Evaluations, Incorporated.
To stimulate the development of new, energetic, motivated, and creative karst scientists and to remember Bill Wilson and his dedication to karst science, the scholarship was established by Diane C. Wilson in his memory.
The scholarship includes a one-time award of $3,000. The scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in, or has been accepted into, a master’s degree program at an institution of higher education in the United States.
This year’s deadline for all application materials is February 15, 2026.
Application instructions are here.
Current Awardee
The 2026 William L. Wilson and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship in Karst Science was awarded to Maggie Kastroll of Ohio University for investigation of the long-term, post-spill persistence of petroleum products in karst environments, particularly to understand contaminant persistence and transport over time.