ASPRS 2027 Scholarships
Twelve 2027 student scholarships support undergraduate and graduate ASPRS members pursuing geospatial science and related professional goals.
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ASPRS 2027 Scholarships
The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) offers 12 student scholarships for 2027, with $61,800 in combined awards. Undergraduate and graduate ASPRS members pursuing academic and professional goals in geospatial sciences may apply. Individual award amounts and eligibility rules vary, so applicants should compare their plans with the specific award descriptions. Applications are open October 7–26, 2026. ASPRS awards and scholarships
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) |
| Awards | 12 scholarships; $61,800 combined |
| Individual amounts | Vary by scholarship |
| Study levels | Undergraduate and graduate |
| Membership | ASPRS membership required; check active or student member criteria |
| Application period | October 7–26, 2026 |
| Reference deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Application method | Sign in to myASPRS and submit online |
| Recognition | ASPRS 2027 Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, February 2027 |
Overview and award details
The $61,800 is the total across all twelve scholarships, not the amount awarded to each recipient. Individual awards have different values. For example, the Robert N. Colwell Fellowship provides $12,000 to a PhD-level graduate student pursuing remote sensing or related geospatial information technology. Do not use that example to estimate the value of another scholarship; check the listing for the specific award you are considering. ASPRS awards and scholarships
A student may apply for up to three scholarships. The Awards Committee allows a student to receive only one scholarship in a year and does not allow repeat receipt of the same scholarship. Multiple applications therefore mean consideration for several awards, not a combined award. The program’s broad focus is geospatial science, but each scholarship may define its own field, degree, geography, and documentation requirements.
Who should apply and what eligibility means
Undergraduate and graduate students may apply if they meet the membership and individual award rules. The supplied 2027 eligibility summary says ASPRS Student Membership is required, while the ASPRS awards page describes applicants as active or student members. If you hold active membership rather than Student Membership, check the current award listing or portal to confirm your category qualifies. ASPRS awards and scholarships
The opportunities are listed for students in the United States and Canada, but that broad location does not prove that every scholarship has identical geographic eligibility. Individual awards can also specify a degree level, geospatial specialization, or added documentation. The summary does not state the detailed country rules for each award.
Before applying, compare your program and career plans against the actual description for each scholarship. Note any degree, subject, location, or document requirement that applies. If wording is unclear, verify it in the official listing and myASPRS application; the general program description cannot establish that a particular applicant qualifies for a specific award.
How to choose which scholarships fit
Review the award descriptions and make a short comparison of the scholarships that seem relevant. Record each one’s amount, degree level, subject focus, geographic limits, and extra materials. These details vary, so this comparison helps prevent choosing based only on a scholarship’s title or a general connection to geospatial science.
You may apply for up to three awards. Prioritize those whose stated requirements match your studies and goals, and check that you can supply any award-specific materials. This is preparation advice, not an additional ASPRS rule. The brief does not explain how the committee ranks applications or resolves competing matches, so rely on the written criteria rather than guessing at selection preferences. ASPRS awards and scholarships
How to apply
Sign in to myASPRS. The scholarship form is available through a myASPRS account. Use the portal to review current instructions and access the electronic application. ASPRS awards and scholarships
Select up to three scholarships. Check the requirements for each, including degree, field, geography, and documentation. Keep track of which added materials apply to which award.
Complete the common materials. These include the application form, a general statement of up to 1,000 words about relevant education and long-term geospatial career goals, and unofficial transcripts of completed college-level courses. The brief does not specify a required statement format or scoring rubric; follow the form’s instructions. ASPRS awards and scholarships
Arrange two references. Each application requires two references from faculty members or professionals who know your capabilities. Referees submit recommendations separately through a linked form. Give them the October 30, 2026 deadline and the submission link, and check that they know their recommendations are separate from your application. ASPRS awards and scholarships
Add any award-specific documents and submit online. Some scholarships require extra materials, such as work samples or specific statements. Incomplete applications are disqualified. Resumes are requested but optional, so check the required items for each selected award before submitting.
Winners must provide official transcripts. Foreign-language documents require an official English translation. The application materials call for unofficial transcripts initially; the supplied information does not give a separate date for winners to provide official records. Follow ASPRS instructions if selected.
Timeline and deadlines
The application window runs from October 7 through October 26, 2026. Recommendations are due October 30, after the applicant deadline. The brief does not state a cutoff time or time zone, so confirm those details in the live portal rather than assuming a local deadline. ASPRS awards and scholarships
As of October 22, the application window is still open and the October 26 deadline is only days away. If applying now, confirm the award criteria, start the portal submission, and contact your referees promptly about their separate deadline. These are practical steps based on the published schedule.
Winners will be honored at the ASPRS 2027 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City in February 2027. The supplied information does not state the exact meeting dates, award notification date, or payment schedule. Check official ASPRS updates for those details; the meeting date alone does not establish when decisions or funds will be issued.
Preparation advice and common mistakes
The following are preparation suggestions, separate from ASPRS’s stated requirements:
- Make an award-by-award checklist. Include the form, statement, transcripts, references, and any extra item for each scholarship. Mark common requirements separately from those that apply to only one award.
- Plan the statement around its prompt. The published description asks for up to 1,000 words about relevant education and long-term geospatial career goals. Identify the education and experiences you want to discuss, then connect them to those goals. This is a planning approach, not a published scoring rubric.
- Give referees clear instructions. Ask faculty members or professionals who know your capabilities. Send the linked form and October 30 deadline, and tell them which awards you are applying for. The brief does not set a required relationship length or a more specific referee title.
- Check each document and the portal. Confirm that transcripts cover completed college-level courses, and check whether an award asks for work samples or a specific statement. Before you finish, compare your uploads with the current portal checklist. Keeping a copy or confirmation is useful for your records, but is not listed as a program requirement.
Avoid treating $61,800 as an individual award, assuming all scholarships use identical eligibility rules, or missing the October 26 application deadline while focusing on the later recommendation deadline. Do not omit a required award-specific item or mistake the optional resume for a required document. ASPRS says incomplete applications are disqualified, which makes a separate checklist for every selected award useful. ASPRS awards and scholarships
Frequently asked questions
How much funding can I receive?
Individual amounts vary. The $61,800 total covers all twelve awards; the Robert N. Colwell Fellowship is one example at $12,000 for a PhD-level student pursuing remote sensing or related geospatial information technology. Check the listing for the scholarship’s amount. ASPRS awards and scholarships
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Yes, up to three. A student can receive only one ASPRS scholarship in a year and cannot receive the same scholarship again in a later year. ASPRS awards and scholarships
Are undergraduates eligible?
Undergraduate and graduate students may apply, subject to membership and award-specific rules. Check each scholarship’s degree and specialization criteria; the supplied information does not show that every award is open to both levels.
Are references included in my application upload?
No. Two referees submit recommendations separately through a linked form. Their deadline is October 30, four days after the application deadline. Confirm the current portal instructions and share the separate date with your referees. ASPRS awards and scholarships
Is a resume required?
No. Resumes are requested but optional. The application form, statement, unofficial transcripts, references, and any applicable award-specific materials are described as common or required. Follow the current form if it provides more precise instructions.
Do the United States and Canada location labels apply to every award?
The opportunity summary lists the United States and Canada, but it does not provide country rules for each scholarship. Check the individual listing and application criteria for your selected award. If the wording is unclear, use ASPRS’s official application information to confirm your location and program eligibility before submitting.
Which ASPRS membership category do I need?
The supplied criteria refer to Student Membership, while the awards page says active or student members. Check in myASPRS whether your current category qualifies for the scholarship you selected. The brief does not resolve this difference in detail, so do not decide from the general wording alone.
When are decisions announced and funds paid?
The supplied information does not confirm a decision date or payment timing. It says winners will be honored at the annual meeting in Salt Lake City in February 2027. Check ASPRS’s official information or myASPRS for notification and payment details.
Official sources
- ASPRS Awards and Scholarships — award descriptions, eligibility, materials, and timeline.
- ASPRS 2027 scholarship announcement — official 2027 announcement.
The supplied brief does not confirm every award’s amount or eligibility details, the portal cutoff time or time zone, the decision date, or payment timing. Verify those points in the individual award descriptions and myASPRS application before relying on them.