Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
230
Days
November 1 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
Apply Now
What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Listing of courses taken, and/or those to be taken
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
Apply Now
Robert N. Colwell Fellowship

Description

The Robert N. Colwell Fellowship is presented by the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by students, associates, colleagues, and friends of Robert Colwell, one of the world's most respected leaders in remote sensing. The award is made to a PhD level graduate student enrolled in the United States or Canada who is pursuing a program of study aimed at starting a professional career where expertise is required in remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies. Applicants must display exceptional interest, desire, ability, and aptitude in the field of remote sensing technologies, and have a special interest in developing practical uses of these technologies. A listing of courses taken, and/or those to be taken, in remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines must be submitted. 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 are also required. Applicants must submit two statements, one general statement and one scholarship-specific statement. Two letters of reference are also required. They must be from faculty members or professionals who have knowledge of the applicant's capabilities. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact ASPRS for more information.

Amount Details

$9,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Surveying, Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Listing of courses taken, and/or those to be taken
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact
ASPRS Scholarship Coordinator
scholarships@asprs.org
Tel: 225-408-4747 Address 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70809