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Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship

ASPRS, The Imaging and Geospatial Information Society

The Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship is awarded to a graduate student enroll in a college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be pursuing a program of study aimed at starting a professional career where expertise is required in remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The Award is made to a graduate student (PhD level) currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in the United States or Canada
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • College:
    Enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in the United States or Canada
  • Major/Career:
    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
  • Other Benefits:
    The award consists of a certificateOne-year student or associate membership (new or renewal) in ASPRS.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    A statement, not to exceed 2 pages, detailing the applicants educational and/or research goals that relate to the advancement of remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies and the applications of these technologies for mapping, monitoring and/or assessing land (including coastal) resources and helping solve land resource planning or management issues. (Note: Dr. Colwells research focused mostly on developing and demonstrating practical uses of remote sensing.)
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or professionals having knowledge of the applicants capabilities (demonstrated or potential).
  • Other Materials:
    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.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 applicants capabilities in this field.

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