ILGISA Scholarship Fund

ILGISA has established the ILGISA Scholarship Fund to help students working toward a degree in Geography, GIS, or related discipline. This scholarship is funded through donations from private individuals, organizations, and other funding activities of ILGISA.
 
The scholarship application period for 2023 has begun. Applications are due no later than October 9th, 2023. Scholarship will be awarded at the ILGISA Annual Conference.
 
Please feel free to forward this information to any student who may qualify for this Scholarship!
 
Eligibility
  • Applications shall be submitted to the ILGISA Education Committee using the proper form. All applications must be typed and all application materials (i.e. letter of recommendation) must be submitted together in order for the application to be considered.
  • Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a full or part-time curriculum that will result in a diploma at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States.
  • Applicants must be registered as a member or student member of ILGISA before the application deadline.
  • Applicants receiving their degree before the submission deadline will not be considered for the scholarship.

Applications for the ILGISA Scholarship shall include the following documents in order to be considered:
  • The completed application form.
  • A 400-word statement of educational objectives, future study or research plans and professional activities, and relationship of activities and/or research to mission of ILGISA
  • A digital transcript showing records for the academic year previous to August 25.
  • One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor that addresses the applicant's academic ability, professional potential, applicable work experience, community service, extracurricular activities, or any other relevant information that supports the candidate's application.
The award will be presented in the form of a check made out to the winner. The recipient will be acknowledged on the ILGISA website and at the ILGISA Conference in October. The recipient will also be awarded a complimentary registration to the ILGISA Conference where the award will be presented.
 
Selection Criteria
Valid applications for the ILGISA Scholarship will be reviewed by the ILGISA Education Committee. The ILGISA Education Committee will make recommendations about award recipients to the ILGISA Board of Directors. The ILGISA Board of Directors will make the final decision on the winner of the ILGISA Scholarship. The decision of the ILGISA Board of Directors is final.
 
Applications will be judged according to the following criteria:

- 30% academic record
- 30% extracurriculars & clubs (ILGISA membership, conference participation, publications, community service, work experience, volunteer, or academic projects, etc.)
- 30% applicant's statement
- 10% letter of recommendation
Submit your scholarship here.