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USGIF has awarded more than $1.9M in scholarships since launching the program in 2004.

The USGIF Scholarship applications are open for the 2025 - 2026 academic school year!

The application period for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Interested students are encouraged to apply and stay informed by visiting the USGIF website, following us on social media, and subscribing to our newsletter for updates on the scholarship program.

The USGIF scholarship program is dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals passionate about geospatial intelligence, geospatial sciences, and related fields. Through financial assistance, the program helps students pursue their educational goals and advance their academic careers. Our scholarship program attracts a wide range of applicants, from high school seniors to graduate students seeking advanced degrees.


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Virtual Information Session

USGIF offers two optional virtual information sessions where applicants can learn more about the scholarship application process and have their questions answered by USGIF's education team in real time.

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.

Stu Shea USGIF Endowed Scholarship

$15,000 annual scholarship awarded to a Ph.D. student studying geospatial.

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) Scholarship for Geospatial and Engineering

$15,000 annual scholarship awarded to one undergraduate student with interest in both the engineering and geospatial disciplines.

Ken Miller Scholarship for Advanced Remote Sensing Applications

$10,000 annual scholarship awarded to one master’s student working in or planning to enter the Defense/Intelligence workforce.

Black Cape Scholarship for Students in Geospatial Intelligence

 Black Cape Triumphs in U.S. Department of Defense Data$10,000 annual scholarship awarded to one undergraduate student studying geospatial intelligence or a related field.

Maxar Scholarship for Innovation in GEOINT

$10,000 annual scholarship awarded to one undergraduate or graduate student who brings an innovative perspective to the GEOINT field.

AWS Scholarship for Leadership in GEOINT

$10,000 annual scholarship awarded to one undergraduate, graduate, or Ph.D. student studying a GEOINT-related field who embodies AWS’s commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.

Leidos Scholarship for AI/ML Advancement

$10,000 annual scholarship awarded to one graduate or Ph.D. student who uses artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, or machine learning for geospatial research.

GeoFutures STL Scholarship

 $10,000 annual scholarship awarded to one undergraduate or continuing education (certificate program, trade/vocational school, etc.) student interested in geospatial or related fields who is from the St. Louis area or studying at a St. Louis region institution.

Future Geospatial Innovator Award

 $10,000 annual scholarship awarded to one undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student applying emerging technologies for geospatial solutions.

Globe Building St. Louis Scholarship

 $5,000 annual scholarship awarded to one undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student studying geospatial or a related field at a St. Louis area college or university. 

Westway Services Scholarship for Veterans

 $5,000 annual scholarship awarded to one undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student studying geospatial or a related field that is also a veteran of the United States armed forces.

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