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ASPRS Awards & Scholarships

The ASPRS Awards and Scholarships program is supported by ASPRS members and participating sponsors through contributions to the ASPRS Foundation. For more information or to make a contribution, go to ASPRS Foundation

Application Deadline - The application deadline for the 2008 awards year is Monday December 3rd 2007.
 

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Introduction

ASPRS is pleased to offer thirteen awards totaling more than $35,000 in value. Available to both undergraduate and graduate student-members of ASPRS and others, these resources have been generated with the intention of advancing academic and professional goals within the fields of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. ASPRS recognizes that students are the future of these rapidly evolving fields and encourages all who are qualified to take advantage of these unique opportunities.

Awards are available in the form of travel grants, cash awards, internship stipends, and data. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and you must be a member of ASPRS for most awards. All awards ask that you submit samples of your work and research goals as part of your application, and that you submit a report to ASPRS outlining your research accomplishments upon completion of your grant period.

Please see each award description for more details, as each one has specific requirements. You may also want to check out our career brochure, "Shape the Future" for more information on the career opportunities in photogrammetry and remote sensing.

Note: Application deadline for all awards/scholarships for 2008 is Monday December 3, 2007.
Each award has specific application instructions. General instructions for all applicants are listed below.

Please note that electronic submissions of all applications are now encouraged.

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The Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship is being offered for the first time this year.  This $2,000 grant is presented as a memorial to Professor Moffitt’s lifetime contributions to the photogrammetric surveying profession and the goals of ASPRS and the professional societies he embraced.

The Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship is now valued at $5,000, an increase of $1,000 over the 2007 grant.

The Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship, designed for those considering the teaching profession, is now valued at $1,500, an increase of $500 over the 2007 grant.

 The Kenneth J. Osborn Memorial Scholarship, is now valued at $1,500, an increase of  $500 over the 2007 grant.

Summary of Awards and Scholarships Offered


 
Award/Short name Eligibility Type of Grant Grant Amount Expectations
Altenhofen Undergraduate or Graduate
Students		 One Year Award $2000 Report of scholastic accomplishments to ASPRS
Fischer Current or Prospective Graduate Student One Year Award $2000 Final Report to ASPRS
Leica Graduate Students Internship $2500 stipend, plus expenses Final Report to ASPRS
GeoEye Undergraduate or Graduate
Student		 High Res Digital Imagery $2000+ value Proposal and a report to selection committee
Ta Liang Current Graduate Student Travel Grant $500 Report of accomplishments to ASPRS and to Ta Liang’s family
Intergraph Current or Prospective Graduate Student One Year Award $2000 Final Report to ASPRS
Wolf Prospective Teachers/Graduate Students One Year Award $1,500 Final Report to ASPRS
Osborn Undergraduate Students One Year Award $1,500 Final Report to ASPRS
BAE Graduate students under 35 yrs of age One Year Award $2000 Personally present the winning paper at the ASPRS annual conference
Colwell Graduate or Post-doctoral Students One Year Award $5000 Final Report to ASPRS
Moffitt Graduate or Undergraduate Students One Year Award $2000 Final Report to ASPRS
Travel Grant Graduate or Undergraduate Students Two Travel Grants $500 each Volunteer at Conference
KODAK International Educational Literature Award Educational Institutions Outside the US ASPRS publications & 5 year subscription to PE&RS Valued over $1,500 Library placement of publications
         

 

Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student members of ASPRS

    • Purpose:

    • To encourage and commend college students who display exceptional interest and ability in the theoretical aspects of photogrammetry.

    Award:

    • Cash prize of $2,000 and a certificate.
    • The award is administered by the ASPRS Foundation from funds provided by the estate of Mrs. Helen Altenhofen as a memorial to her husband, Robert E. Altenhofen. A past president of ASPRS, Mr. Robert Altenhofen was an outstanding practitioner of photogrammetry and made notable contributions to the mathematical aspects of the science.

    Application

    In addition to the application form and letters of recommendation, applicants must submit the following items:
    • A 2-page statement by the applicant regarding plans for continuing studies in theoretical photogrammetry.
    • Papers, research reports, or other items produced by the applicant that indicate capability in these fields.
    • Academic transcripts-- including a separate list of relevant courses taken with grades received.

    Award Selection

    • The applicant who, in the opinion of the majority of the committee, has the highest overall ranking will be designated the recipient.
    • Each item above will carry equal weight in the committee’s consideration.

    Obligation of the Recipient

    • The recipient is obligated to provide a final report to ASPRS of his/her scholastic accomplishments during the period for which the award is granted.
    • This report must be submitted by June of the year following receipt of the award.

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    William A. Fischer Memorial Scholarship

    Eligibility:

    • Current or prospective graduate student members of ASPRS.

    Purpose:

    • To facilitate graduate-level studies and career goals directed towards new and innovative uses of remote sensing data/techniques that relate to the natural, cultural, or agricultural resources of the Earth.

    Award:

    • One year scholarship of $2,000 and a certificate.
    • This award is presented by ASPRS with funding provided by a grant from the ASPRS Foundation, on behalf of individual and corporate contributions to the Foundation in memory of William A. Fischer, a pioneer in the use of remote sensing from space for the study of the planet Earth.

    Application

    In addition to the application form and letters of recommendation, applicants must submit the following:
    • A 2-page statement detailing applicant’s educational and career plans for continuing studies in remote sensing applications.
    • A transcript of all college or university level courses completed and grades received to demonstrate scholastic ability
    Note: Submission of technical papers, research reports, or other pertinent items indicating applicant’s capabilities is encouraged but not required.

    Award Selection

    • The applicant who, in the opinion of the majority of the committee, has the highest overall ranking will be designated as the recipient.
    • Each item above will carry equal weight in the committee’s consideration.
    • Obligation of the Recipient
    • The recipient is obligated to provide ASPRS with a final report of his/her scholastic accomplishments during the period for which the award is granted.
    • This report must be submitted within one year of receipt of the award.

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    Leica Geosystems Internship

    Eligibility:

    • Graduate students of photogrammetry and remote sensing.
    • Student member of ASPRS

    Purpose:

    • The internship provides the award winner with an opportunity to carry out a small research project of his/her own choice, or to work on an existing Leica Geosystems project as part of a team.

    Award:

    • An eight-week internship for graduate students in photogrammetry. The selected intern must be able to travel to the Leica Geosystems location to work with Leica personnel at facilities in Atlanta, San Diego, Denver, Heerbrugg, or elsewhere, as determined by Leica Geosystems. The internship consists of a stipend of $2,500 plus an allowance for travel and living expenses for the period of the internship.
    • This internship is presented by the ASPRS Foundation, with funding provided by Leica Geosystems GIS & Mapping, LLC.

    Application

    In addition to the application form and letters of recommendation, applicants must submit the following:
    • An official transcript from each college or university attended. [30%]
    • A proposal for the type of research the intern would like to conduct. (The proposal should not exceed 1000 words and should state the significance of the research, the proposed methodology, the expected results and a schedule. [70%]
    • (Research topics should be in the general area of digital photogrammetry and remote sensing. Topics in an area where Leica Geosystems has a commercial interest will be considered in a favorable light.)

    Award Selection

    • The selection committee will evaluate each application and apply the weighting factors listed above.
    • The applicant who, in the opinion of the majority of the committee, has the highest overall ranking will be designated the recipient.
    • Proposals will be evaluated by the Leica Geosystems Internship Committee. Final selection will be coordinated with Leica Geosystems GIS & Mapping, LLC personnel.

    Obligation of the recipient

    • The intern will provide ASPRS with a final report of his/her research accomplishments during the period of the internship.
    • This must be submitted no later than the first of June in the year following receipt of the award.

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    GeoEye Award

    This award consists of high resolution digital satellite imagery

    Eligibility:

    • Full time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university in the USA or Canada with image processing facilities appropriate for conducting the proposed work.
    • Student member of ASPRS

    Purpose:

    • To support remote sensing education and stimulate the development of applications of high-resolution digital satellite imagery for applied research by undergraduate or graduate students.

    Award:

    • A grant of data valued at up to $2,000, and a certificate inscribed with the recipient’s name and his/her institution.
    • This award is presented by the ASPRS Foundation, with funding provided by GeoEye.

    Application

    In addition to the application form and letters of recommendation, applicants must submit a brief proposal (two pages or less) with the following information:
    • Title: The title must describe the proposed research.
    • Objective: Clearly state the purpose(s) of the research and the applications that it might address.
    • Description of research study area and data needs: Provide a brief description of physical features of the study area. Consider the area to be covered and the amount of digital satellite imagery needed for the study. Include information on the scene identification, coverage date (s), and quality rating. Note: Only GeoEye data from the archive can be acquired under this award.
    • Applications: Describe the possible applications that might result from this research and indicate possible users.
    • Analysis procedure(s): Provide a brief description of the analysis approach, indicating why digital satellite imagery is appropriate.
    • Anticipated results: State the specific results desired in performing this research with the use of the digital satellite imagery.
    • Budget: Itemize the budget for the grant, specifying GeoEye products (up to $2,000) needed for the research. Note: Only GeoEye products can be requested on your budget. Also identify other support for the research, e.g., computer facilities (provided by the college/university); fieldwork (grant no. “yy” from the ABC Foundation”); manuscript preparation (personal funds); etc.
    • List all courses, workshops, and other training/experience that demonstrate your capability to conduct proposed research. Obtain approval signature of student faculty adviser.

    Obligations of the Recipient

    • The recipient must prepare a written report of the project and submit it to ASPRS and GeoEye for possible company use. The report is due within one year of receipt of data from.
    • The recipient (or his/her representative) must attend presentation ceremony during the annual meeting to receive the award certificate.

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    Ta Liang Memorial Award

    Eligibility:

    • Graduate Student members of ASPRS.

    Purpose:

    • To facilitate research-related travel by outstanding graduate students in remote sensing.
    • Such travel includes field investigations, agency visits, participation in conferences, or any travel that enhances or facilitates a graduate research program.

    Award:

    • A grant of $500 and a hand-engrossed certificate.
    • This award is presented by ASPRS, with funding provided by a grant from the ASPRS Foundation on behalf of individual and corporate contributions to the Foundation in memory of Ta Liang, a skilled civil engineer, an excellent teacher, and one of the world’s foremost air-photo interpreters.

    Application

    In addition to the application form and letters of recommendation, applicants must submit the following items:
    • A 2-page statement detailing the plan for research-related travel and how it fits into the applicant’s research and educational objectives
    • A transcript of all college-level courses completed and grades received, class rank, and, if available, scores on the Graduate Record Examination, to demonstrate scholastic ability.
    • A description of the applicant’s extracurricular activities, particularly as they relate to community service.

    Award Selection

    The selection committee will evaluate each application, applying necessary weights as indicated below:
    • 40% on the basis of scholastic record
    • 30% on the basis of the research travel plan
    • 20% on the basis of letters of recommendation
    • 10% on the basis of community service activities

    Obligation of the Recipient

    • The recipient is obligated to provide ASPRS and Ta Liang’s family, a report of his/her accomplishments during the travel for which the award is granted.
    • This report must be submitted within one year of receipt of the award.

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    Intergraph Scholarship

    Eligibility

    • The award is restricted to members of ASPRS. It is intended for a student who is currently pursuing graduate-level studies or who plans to enroll for graduate studies in a recognized college or university in the United States or elsewhere.

    Purpose

    • The purpose of the award is to facilitate graduate-level studies and career goals adjudged to address new and innovative uses of signal processing, image processing techniques, and the application of photogrammetry to real-world techniques within the earth imaging industry. This award is presented by a grant from the ASPRS Foundation on behalf of corporate contributions to the Foundation by Intergraph, a technology company that provides innovative solutions to the earth imaging industry.

    Award

    • The award consists of a one-year Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 and a certificate.

    Application

    In addition to the application form, applicants must submit the following items:

    • A 2-page statement detailing applicant’s educational and career plans for continuing studies in photogrammetric applications.
    • Two completed reference forms or letters from faculty members who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities.
    • Technical papers, research reports, or other pertinent items produced by the applicant and indicating capabilities in this field may be submitted with the application, but are not required.

    Selection

    • The Intergraph Scholarship selection committee will evaluate each application and apply equal weight to each of the items listed above. The applicant who, in the opinion of the majority of the committee, has the highest overall ranking will be designated as the recipient.

    Obligation of the Recipient

    • The recipient is obligated to provide to the Society a final report of his/her scholastic accomplishments during the period for which the award is granted. This report must be submitted within one year of receipt of the award.

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    Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship

    This Award is administered by the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by the friends and colleagues of Paul R. Wolf as a memorial to him. Recognized nationally and internationally, Paul was an outstanding educator and practitioner of Surveying, Mapping, and Photogrammetry and a great friend of the Society. As author, teacher, and mentor, Paul made significant educational and academic contributions to these fields.
    • The purpose of the Award is to encourage and commend college students who display exceptional interest, desire, ability, and aptitude to enter the profession of teaching Surveying, Mapping, or Photogrammetry.
    • The Award consists of a certificate and a check in the amount of $1,500.

    Eligibility</