ASPRS Student Assistant Grants

Contact Name: 
ASPRS Scholarship Administrator
Typical application deadline: 
December
Page last updated: 
04/05/2011
Application Deadline: 
December 1, 2010
Contact e-mail: 
scholarships@asprs.org
weblinks: 
Home page
Fellowship information
Application
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

To be eligible for the award, applicants must:

  • Be a student at an accredited college or university
  • Be an ASPRS Student Member
  • Attend the conference
  • Agree to serve a minimum of 15 hours as a Student Assistant at the conference
Keywords: 
GIS
Remote sensing
Travel
Amount: 
$100 + complimentary conference registration and lodging.
Funding Abstract: 

The intent of this program is to increase student exposure to the profession, and to encourage continued student identification with and membership in ASPRS as their national professional organization.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Funding Comments: 
  • Financial support includes lodging for each recipient, plus a $100 stipend.
  • The grants also include complimentary registration to the conference where the recipients serve as Student Assistants, provided they volunteer a minimum of 15 hours, as assigned, during the conference
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Electronic submission is required.  All applicants must:

  • Complete a special application form

  • Provide a written statement of no more than one page outlining the importance of attending this conference in relation to the applicant's course of study and career development plans

References and transcripts are not required

Award Selection

  • Selection of the finalists is at the sole discretion of ASPRS.  ASPRS will choose up to 10 Student Assistants for the fall conference and up to 18 Student Assistants for the Annual conference.

Funding Restrictions: 

Required to attend the annual ASPRS conference and agree to serve a minimum of 15 hours as a Student Assistant at the conference.

Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics