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2026 Tim A Kent Scholarship for Surveying & Geomatics students

1/3/2026

 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE 2026 TAK SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000) APPLICATION
 
Eligible applicants must be living in or attending an educational institution in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho.Please complete the application by typing or printing legibly. Only complete signed applications with all required documentation will be considered. Please submit the following items with this completed application form.

  • A copy of your unofficial transcript(s) and a copy of program course catalog for relevant coursework.
  • Three original letters of recommendation from individuals who are not related to the applicant. One must be from a faculty advisor. All must be signed and addressed to the Scholarship Selection Committee at [email protected].
  • A personal introductory letter addressed to the TAK Scholarship Selection Committee, not to exceed 850 words on a single-spaced paper, indicating why you chose your current field of study and any commitment to furthering your education beyond your current degree program. The letter should also include any involvement in community activities, extracurricular school activities, any awards and honors you have received, your career goals, any information on significant financial difficulties you are experiencing, and why you feel you should be selected to receive the scholarship. Composition through Artificial Intelligence is prohibited.
  • A copy of driver’s license, Student ID or other State-Issued ID and/or Federal ID copies of both front and back).

NOTE: THE APPLICATION AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 02, 2026 - 5:00 pm Pacific 
 
Email complete Application as a PDF document to: [email protected]
References will email their reference letter to the TAK Scholarship Selection Committee.
​Inquiries: [email protected]
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UChicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab - Application open

11/20/2025

 
Applications for the 2026 University of Chicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab are now open. In this paid summer research program, high school and undergraduate students are paired with faculty mentors to conduct research in basic and applied data science. 

Through this pairing, students engage with and hone their skills in research methodologies, practices, and teamwork. We encourage participation from a broad range of students, and require no prior research experience to apply.

The application is available here. It closes on January 12th at 11:59pm CT. Full application requirements can be found on our website. In addition, an upcoming virtual information session will take place on December 10 at 5pm CT. Students are welcome to register for the session here.

Application (due 1/12/26): Summer Lab Application 
Information Session (12/10 at 5pm CT): Register here
Website: DSI Summer Lab 
Questions? Email [email protected] 

Geography Scholarship Opportunity, 11/15 deadline

11/10/2025

 
Darrel Hess Community College Geography Scholarship

Deadline: November 15, 2025 (by midnight, EST)

The American Association of Geographers is pleased to announce a national scholarship program for community college students. Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students from community colleges, junior colleges, city colleges, or similar two-year educational institutions who will be transferring as geography majors to four year colleges and universities. These scholarships are funded by Darrel Hess, author of McKnight’s Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation, published by Peason.

https://www.aag.org/award-grant/hess/

PCC Foundation Scholarships! Applications are due Feb 1.

1/10/2025

 
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2022 College Scholarship available through the Clackamas Conservation District (April 3 deadline)

2/28/2022

 
https://conservationdistrict.org/2022/2022-scholarship-application-available.html

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is pleased to announce our scholarship for the 2022-23 school-year.

The District is committed to supporting local students who care about our natural resources, want to promote conservation, and can impact future natural resource decisions. This year, one $3,000 scholarship will be offered to a college student majoring in the field of agriculture, natural resource science, or a related discipline.

Why Offer a Scholarship?
Clackamas County ranks in the top five Oregon counties in agricultural sales. It is well known for its abundance of natural resources, including popular recreation areas. It is also a drinking water source for the Portland metropolitan area. The CSWCD Board of Directors wants to provide financial resources to help support future conservation professionals. This scholarship is a win-win for students and the future of natural resources in our District.

​Who is Eligible?
  • Applicants must be a graduate of a Clackamas County high school or a current resident of Clackamas County
  • The applicant must be at the sophomore level or above (sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student) working toward an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree
  • Student must be a full-time college student (12 hours or more per quarter or semester equivalent) studying agriculture, natural resource sciences, or a related field (i.e. horticulture, etc.)
  • Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
  • Previous recipients may re-apply for the scholarship annually

Eagles Scholarship to earn a STEM degree @ PSU

12/27/2021

 
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ASPRS Scholarship Application Tips!

9/30/2021

 
ASPRS Scholarship Application Tips!

Want insight on applying for ASPRS scholarships?
Come to our event on October 4th from 2-3pm!
We will have ASPRS representatives present to answer any and all questions. And, we will have a past scholarship winner to provide insight!

Register here!  Scholarship Application Tips (asprs.org) - be sure to log in!

When: October 4th, 2pm-3pm
Where: zoom
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More info on ASPRS scholarships:
ASPRS is pleased to offer ten scholarship awards totaling more than $38,000 in value! Available to both undergraduate and graduate student members of ASPRS, these resources have been generated with the intention of advancing academic and professional goals in the geospatial sciences. 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.

Scholarship Application Window: September 22 – November 8

Letters of recommendation due November 12

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More info here: ASPRS Awards and Scholarships – ASPRS

NSF STEM scholarships for PSU - Now accepting applications

1/21/2021

 
Please help us spread the word about the new PSU EAGLES scholarship
<https://sites.google.com/pdx.edu/eagles> funded by the National Science
Foundation, a Partnership between Portland State University and Heritage
University. WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Through the EAGLES Scholarship, undergraduate students can earn their
degree in one of PSU’s STEM (science, technology, engineering or
mathematics) majors– Biology, Environmental Science/Studies,
Pre-Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics– *with no out of pocket
cost for tuition*. Twenty EAGLES Scholarships will be awarded annually over
the next 4 years. These scholarships are renewable annually while a student
works towards their bachelor’s degree.

The EAGLES Scholarship is a *need- and merit-based award* that, when
combined with federal and state grants, c*overs the entire cost of tuition
and fees at Portland State University*.

In addition to the financial award, EAGLES scholars receive mentorship from
faculty and members of the scientific community as well as opportunities to
participate in special environmental pollution research, and paid
internships.

The early deadline to apply is December 15, but we will continue to accept
applications until vacancies are filled.  The application can be found here
<https://sites.google.com/pdx.edu/eagles/apply>.

*EAGLES Scholarship Details*

*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:*

·         Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 (GPAs of 2.75-2.99 may be considered
under certain circumstances)

·         Low-income and PELL Grant eligible

·         Committed to majoring in one of the STEM studies areas (Biology,
Environmental Science/Studies, Pre-Engineering, Computer Science,
Mathematics)

·         Interested in summer research experiences with emphasis on
environmental pollution/sustainability

·         Complete EAGLES application and submit personal commitment
statement

·         Submit Portland State University
<https://www.pdx.edu/admissions/apply> Application

·         Submit FAFSA <https://fafsa.ed.gov/> and list Portland State
University

·         Submit current official transcripts

Student Scholarships through Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District

1/27/2020

 
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District announces its 2020 Scholarship Program.

The District is offering 2-$3,000 scholarships for students who will be a sophomore or greater, including graduate student for the 2020-21 school year. Applicants must be a graduate of a Clackamas County high school or a current resident of Clackamas County.

Additional information can be found on our website at:
https://conservationdistrict.org/2020/2020-scholarship-application-available.html

Western Association of Map Libraries Scholarship

6/5/2019

 
Apply now for the 2019 WAML Diversity and Early Career Librarian Scholarships!

The Western Association of Map Libraries (WAML) is an independent association of map and geospatial librarians and other people with an interest in maps and geospatial librarianship.

WAML is committed to actively encouraging diverse voices and new perspectives in the field of map and geospatial librarianship and within our organization. We are excited to announce two scholarships to attend the 2019 annual WAML conference in Reno, Nevada this September 18-21. Each scholarship includes a stipend of $750 for costs related to the conference (lodging, travel, etc.), a one-year membership in WAML, and free conference registration and banquet ticket. The application deadline is Thursday, July 1, 11:59 PM (PDT).

Learn more and find the application links at: http://www.waml.org/mbrinfo.html#Scholarships

Feel free to contact Philip White (Scholarship Committee Chair) at [email protected] or 303-735-8278 with questions about the program or application process.
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