ASPRS Scholarships

Student Scholarships 2025

ASPRS is pleased to offer eleven scholarship awards totaling more than $50,000 in value. Available to both undergraduate and graduate student members of ASPRS, these resources support advancement of academic and professional goals in the geospatial sciences. ASPRS recognizes that students are the future of these rapidly evolving fields and encourages all who are qualified to take advantage of these unique opportunities.

Scholarship Application Window: September 27 – November 1, 2024

Letters of recommendation: Due November 8, 2024

Award winners will be honored at the ASPRS 2025 Annual Meeting in Denver in February 2025.

General Information

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE ASPRS MEMBERS TO LOG IN TO THE APPLICATION SYSTEM.

Application Portal will be open from September 26 – November 1, 2024.

• Please note that all application materials must be submitted electronically.
• Submit the application form and all supporting materials or documents using the online application.

• All applicants must be active or student members of ASPRS. Visit the ASPRS website or contact the membership department at the address or phone number below for information about the benefits of ASPRS membership. All applicants must submit the following:
  • A completed application form.
  • A general statement, not to exceed 1000 words, detailing the applicant’s: 1) educational experience and goals that relate to the advancement of geospatial technologies and the applications of these technologies and 2) long-term professional career goals in the geospatial field.
  • Unofficial transcripts of all college level courses completed and grades received to demonstrate scholastic ability. Applicants should:
    • Scan a copy of a recent transcript or print their unofficial transcript to PDF.
    • Upload the transcript when prompted in the scholarship application.
  • Two letters of reference with each application from faculty members or professionals who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities.
  • Letters of reference are sent via a separate google form. This is to allow reviewers who are not ASPRS members to submit recommendations.
  • Provide your reviewers with this link: https://tinyurl.com/5xysrua2

  Additional Materials

  • Resumes: Resumes are requested but are not mandatory. Resumes provide useful background information that may not be answered in the application. If you choose to supply a resume, please upload it where it says “Please upload your most recent academic transcript and resume”
  • Supplementary documents: Some awards ask for copies of published articles or imagery, please upload where the form says to “Please attach supporting documentation such as published articles, research samples, or imagery." Published articles or research samples should not exceed five pages; if longer, submit an abstract and article highlights.
  • Scholarship winners will be asked to submit official transcripts.
    • Please contact your university’s Registrar for assistance in sending an official transcript directly to ASPRS Headquarters.
    • Foreign language transcripts or documents must be translated into English by an official translating agency and submitted directly from the translating agency to ASPRS Headquarters.

  Final notes:

  Many awards call for specific additional information. Please read the award descriptions carefully for details. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. If your scholarship requires additional documentation please upload where the form says: “Please attach supporting documentation such as published articles, research samples, or imagery.”

  The awards will normally be made annually. If the committee deems there are no applications of sufficient quality to warrant approval, no award will be given that year. Any application that does not comply in its entirety with the terms stated above or with the terms of the specific award(s) applied for will be ineligible.

• While students can submit applications to multiple awards, the application criteria should be reviewed carefully. Submissions are not successful when the scholarship focus does not match the student’s qualifications and intended career focus. It is the policy of the Awards Committee that a student cannot receive the same scholarship twice and will only receive a single scholarship in one year. The contact information for ASPRS awards and scholarships is:

  ASPRS Scholarship Coordinator
  8550 United Plaza Blvd, Ste 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  Email
  225-408-4747

Purpose

• • • The purpose of this award is to encourage students who have an exceptional interest in pursuing scientific research or education in geospatial science or technology related to photogrammetry, remote sensing, surveying, and mapping to enter a professional field where they can use the knowledge of their discipline to excel in their profession.

Eligibility

• • • The award is made to an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States for the purpose of pursuing a program of study to enter a profession in which education in photogrammetry, remote sensing, surveying, and mapping and geospatial science or technology disciplines will advance the value of those disciplines within that profession.

Award

• • • The award consists of a certificate, a check in the amount of $3,000 and a one-year membership extension in the society.
    • This award is presented by the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by the Anson bequest and contributions from the Society and the Potomac Region as a tribute to Abe Anson’s many contributions to the field of photogrammetry, remote sensing, and long, dedicated service to the Society.

Application

Applicants must submit (1) the application form, (2) the general statement, (3) transcripts, and (4) two reference letters. In addition, this award requires the following items:

• A listing of courses taken or to be taken in photogrammetry, remote sensing, surveying and mapping, data management, and geospatial science or technology disciplines recognizing that instruction in remote sensing and geo sciences is often taught in many disciplines.
• A statement of work experience and listings that may include internships, other forms of work experience, special projects, papers, research reports, courses taught as a teaching assistant or other items produced by the applicant that may support the capabilities in this field. The statement should include the nature, location, and date of each experience.

Purpose:

• • • To facilitate graduate-level studies and career goals directed towards new and innovative uses of remote sensing data/techniques that relate to the natural, cultural, or agricultural resources of the Earth.

Eligibility:

• • • Current or prospective graduate student members of ASPRS.

Award:

• • • One year scholarship of $3,000 and a certificate.
    • This award is presented by ASPRS with funding provided by a grant from the ASPRS Foundation, on behalf of individual and corporate contributions to the Foundation in memory of William A. Fischer, a pioneer in the use of remote sensing from space for the study of the planet Earth.

Application:

Applicants must submit (1) the application form, (2) the general statement, (3) transcripts, and (4) two reference letters. Applicants for this award are also encouraged to submit technical papers, research reports, or other pertinent items indicating applicant’s capabilities.

Purpose:

• The ASPRS Government Services Scholarship is awarded annually to encourage students in the United States or Canada to pursue a course of study in photogrammetry and related topics leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession in the government sector (federal, state, or local) within the United States.  The scholarship also encourages geospatial professionals already in government service to pursue advanced degrees and provides a preference to U.S. veterans. ASPRS membership (active or student) is required.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate-level and graduate-level college students in the United States or Canada

Award

• The award consists of a certificate and a check in the amount of $7,000.
• This award is presented by ASPRS through the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by a past member of ASPRS. The Deed of Award will be revised after the donor’s passing to include the background and professional contributions of the donor.

Application:

Applicants must submit (1) the application form, (2) the general statement, (3) transcripts, and (4) two reference letters. In addition, this award requires the following items:

• A listing of courses taken or planned in photogrammetry and related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines.

A listing of internships, special projects, or work experience; technical papers, research reports or other documents; courses taught as a lecturer or teaching assistant; and presentations made that demonstrate the applicant’s capabilities in this field.

Purpose:

• • • The purpose of the Award is to encourage undergraduate and graduate level college students to pursue a course of study in surveying and photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession.

Eligibility

• • • The Award is to be made to an undergraduate or a graduate student currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States or Canada, who is pursuing a program of study in photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession.

Award:

• • • The award consists of a certificate, a check in the amount of $2,000 and a one-year membership extension in ASPRS.
    • This award is presented by ASPRS through the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by his family, colleagues and friends of Lyman Ladner as a memorial to his lifetime contributions to the photogrammetric profession and his support for fellow employees.

Application:

Applicants must submit (1) the application form, (2) the general statement, (3) transcripts (including high school for those recently entering college), and (4) two reference letters. In addition, this award requires the following items:

• A listing of courses taken, and/or those to be taken, in photogrammetry and other related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines.
• A listing of internships, special projects or work experience; technical papers, research reports or other documents; courses taught as a lecturer or teaching assistant; and presentations made that may support the applicant’s capabilities in this field.

Award Selection:

• The Committee evaluates each candidate’s application, applying equal weight to each element.
• The Committee will also assign additional points to factors that emphasize the values and accomplishments that best honor Lyman’s memory: (1) pursuing a career in government, (2) pursuing a curriculum in photogrammetry, and (3) volunteer work or extracurricular activities.

Purpose:

• • • The purpose of the award is to encourage undergraduate college students to pursue a course of study in surveying and photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession.

Eligibility

• • • Students currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States or Canada, who are pursuing a program of study in surveying or photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession.

Award:

• • • The award consists of a certificate, a check in the amount of $9,000 and a one-year membership extension in ASPRS.
    • This award is presented by ASPRS through the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by students, associates, colleagues, and friends of Frank Moffitt as a memorial to his lifetime contributions to the photogrammetric surveying profession.

Application:

Applicants must submit (1) the application form, (2) the general statement, (3) transcripts (including high school for those recently entering college), and (4) two reference letters. In addition, this award requires the following items:

• A listing of courses taken, and those to be taken, in surveying and photogrammetry and other related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines.
• A listing of: 1) work experience and internships; 2) technical papers, research reports or other publications; 3) courses taught as a lecturer or teaching assistant; and 4) presentations made that may support the applicant’s capabilities in this field.

Award Selection:

• The Committee evaluates each candidate’s application, applying equal weight to each element.
• The Committee will also assign additional points, as appropriate, to the final scores for those applicants having attributes that reflect Professor Moffitt’s career and contributions.

Purpose:

• • • The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and commend college students who display exceptional interest, desire, ability, and aptitude to enter the profession of surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, or geospatial information and technology. In addition, the Scholarship recognizes students who excel at an aspect of the profession that Ken Osborn demonstrated so very well, that of communications and collaboration.

Eligibility:

• • • The Scholarship is made to an undergraduate student currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in the United States, who is pursuing a program of study in preparation for entering the profession in the general area of surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, or geospatial information and technology.

Award:

• • • This annual Scholarship consists of a certificate and a check in the amount of $3,000 and a one year membership extension in the Society.
    • This award is presented by the ASPRS Foundation, with funding provided by donations from friends and colleagues of Kenneth Osborn as a tribute to him.

Application:

Candidates must submit an application form and the following items:

• • • A listing of courses taken in surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, and geospatial information and technology and the academic grades received.
    • An official transcript of all college or university level courses completed and grades received to demonstrate scholastic ability.
    • Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or professionals having knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities (demonstrated or potential) as a professional in this field.
    • Papers, research reports, or other items produced by the applicant that may support the capabilities in this field.
    • A statement of work experience that may include internships, other forms of work experience, or special projects that demonstrate excellence in these fields and in communications and collaboration. The statement should include the nature, location and date(s) of the experience.
    • A statement, not to exceed 2 pages, detailing the applicant’s plans for continuing studies towards becoming a professional in surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, or geospatial information and technology.

Award Selection:

• • • • The Committee evaluates each application, applying equal weight to each of the items listed above.  The applicant who, in the opinion of the majority of the Committee, has the highest overall ranking is designated as the winner.