The USGIF scholarship program aims to support and encourage talented individuals who demonstrate a passion for geospatial intelligence, geospatial sciences, and related disciplines. Successful applicants receive financial assistance to pursue their education and achieve their academic goals. The program has historically attracted a diverse pool of applicants, ranging from graduating high school seniors to graduate students pursuing advanced degrees.
Scholarship Details
- Available scholarships for various academic levels
- Collaboration with member organizations for sponsored scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
- Scholarship eligibility varies based on academic level
- Graduating high school seniors through doctorate level may apply
- Additional criteria for sponsored scholarships (refer to scholarship information)
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
Application Process
- Visit USGIF's scholarship application portal
- Submit two letters of recommendation
- Provide your most recent school transcript
- Answer short essay questions
- Complete the essay writing component
USGIF awards general scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students. In addition to USGIF’s regular scholarship fund, we offer sponsored scholarships in coordination with member organizations. USGIF works with the awarding organization to tailor the scope of the scholarship to meet the goals of the organization and the needs of the GEOINT community. These sponsored scholarships may have additional criteria for applicants to meet in order to apply. For each sponsored scholarship, please review the information to see if you qualify. If you have any questions about sponsored scholarships or are unsure if you qualify, email education@usgif.org for more information.
