USGIF Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
Introduction
The USGIF Scholarship Program provides financial support to students who show strong interest in geospatial intelligence and related fields. Awards help recipients pursue their studies and reach their academic objectives.
Who should apply
Students at different stages are encouraged to apply, including graduating high school seniors as well as undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral candidates. Eligible fields include Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) and allied disciplines such as geospatial science, remote sensing, intelligence studies, earth science, and other closely related areas.
What you must submit
To complete the application you will need to provide:
- Complete contact details and basic demographic information
- Answers to several short-response questions
- (Optional) Responses to any sponsored-scholarship-specific prompts
- Contact information for recommenders and their letters of recommendation
- Official school transcripts and/or an up-to-date resume or CV
- A short essay (required of undergraduate through doctoral applicants)
Important notes about awards
- Every applicant must submit the general application to be considered for USGIF scholarships.
- General awards range from $1,000 to $3,000 and are awarded automatically to applicants who complete the general application.
- Named scholarships (ranging from $5,000 to $15,000) require completion of an additional portion of the application; they are optional and require extra submission material to be considered.
- Awards are not cumulative — each recipient will receive only one scholarship.
Key dates
- January 9, 2026: Application period opens
- April 5, 2026: Application period closes
- April 13, 2026: Scholarship review process begins
- May 17, 2026: Scholarship review concludes
- Late June 2026: Applicants are notified of award decisions
USGIF policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applicants may use AI tools as a resource to refine ideas and improve clarity. However, AI must not replace the applicant’s own work or voice. USGIF may disqualify submissions or reduce scores if answers or essays appear to be primarily AI-generated and do not reflect the applicant’s original perspective.