AAG IGIF Student Travel Grant
AAG IGIF Student Travel Grants are available to full-time students who are currently registered in an undergraduate or graduate degree program providing either a degree or explicit specialization in some area of applied spatial data analysis or GIS study at a duly accredited and recognized college, university or other educational institution located within the United States.
The Association of American Geographers will award one or more small grants of approximately $500 for the support of student travel to national and international symposia or specialized meetings sponsored by recognized professional organizations supporting activities associated with specific aspects of geographic data analysis and handling and geographic information systems.
Applications for an AAG IGIF Student Travel Grant must consist of the following
- A letter of no more than three (3) pages in length which may be supplemented, if necessary, by no more than two (2) pages of supporting illustrations. The letter should specifically address how the grant funds will be used. Also, the letter should indicate the career goals of the student and how these funds will assist in meeting those goals;
- A letter from the student’s faculty advisor including an endorsement from the chairperson of the applicable department or program;
- A brief curriculum vita of the applicant; and
- A copy of the applicant’s most recent transcript.
Reimbursement for the cost of transportation, accommodations, meals, and any other cost or expense reasonable related to travel for attendance at specialized meetings