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 $2,000 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:
In addition to the application form and two letters of recommendation applicants must submit the following:
- A 2-page statement detailing applicant’s educational and career plans for continuing studies in remote sensing applications.
- Official transcripts of all college or university level courses completed and grades received to demonstrate scholastic ability
Note: Submission of technical papers research reports or other pertinent items indicating applicant’s capabilities is encouraged but not required.
Award Selection:
- Each item above will carry equal weight in the committee’s consideration.
- The applicant who in the opinion of the majority of the committee has the highest overall ranking will be designated as the recipient.