Geographic Information Science and Cartography

Cartography (/kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/; from Greek χάρτης chartēs, "papyrus, sheet of paper, map"; and γράφειν graphein, "write") is the study and practice of making maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.

The fundamental problems of traditional cartography are to:

Modern cartography constitutes many theoretical and practical foundations of geographic information systems.

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University of Maryland-College Park

Four or more years; Public; $36,683 average out-state tuition; $9,000 average in-state tuition

University of California-Santa Barbara

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Four or more years; Public; $37,161 average out-state tuition; $9,273 average in-state tuition

University of Southern California

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition

Binghamton University

Four or more years; Public; $24,910 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $34,101 average out-state tuition; $11,018 average in-state tuition

University of Arizona

Four or more years; Public; $33,739 average out-state tuition; $10,990 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Geographic Information Science and Cartography Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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$34,000

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

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$20,000

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February 01, 2026
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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Bess Heflin Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies

$19,000 Varies See Details

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The Bess Heflin Fellowship is open to graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin. You must be studying one of the following programs: plant biology or botany, nutrition, ecology, evolution and behavior, economics, zoology, history, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, government, anthropology, sociology, psychology, biological...

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Bess Heflin Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies

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$19,000

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The Bess Heflin Fellowship is open to graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin. You must be studying one of the following programs: plant biology or botany, nutrition, ecology, evolution and behavior, economics, zoology, history, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, government, anthropology, sociology, psychology, biological...

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UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

$10,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship is available to full-time, junior-level undergraduate students who identify as African American/Black or Latino/a/e. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be majoring in pharmacy, nursing, business management, biology, biochemistry, finance, operations/supply chain,...

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UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

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$10,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship is available to full-time, junior-level undergraduate students who identify as African American/Black or Latino/a/e. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be majoring in pharmacy, nursing, business management, biology, biochemistry, finance, operations/supply chain,...

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Geography Department Graduate Teaching Assistantship - University of Montana

University of Montana at Missoula, Department of Geography

100% of tuition Varies See Details

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The Geography Department Graduate Teaching Assistantship is open to graduate students at the University of Montana, Department of Geography. Typical duties of a teaching assistant would include responsibility for laboratory sections or discussion groups; assisting students with their work; grading examinations and other assignments; and...

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Geography Department Graduate Teaching Assistantship - University of Montana

University of Montana at Missoula, Department of Geography

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100% of tuition

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The Geography Department Graduate Teaching Assistantship is open to graduate students at the University of Montana, Department of Geography. Typical duties of a teaching assistant would include responsibility for laboratory sections or discussion groups; assisting students with their work; grading examinations and other assignments; and...

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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs whose activities reflect the importance of civic responsibility either through career choice or desire to use higher education to achieve specific goals shared by a community.

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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

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Up to $5,000

deadline

May 15, 2025
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The Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs whose activities reflect the importance of civic responsibility either through career choice or desire to use higher education to achieve specific goals shared by a community.

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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

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The Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs.

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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

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Up to $5,000

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May 15, 2025
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The Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs.

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Veralto Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Excellence in STEM

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc.

$5,000 May 18, 2025 See Details

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The Veralto Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Excellence in STEM is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, be majoring in a STEM field, and be a registered oSTEM member (free) to be considered for this award. Preference will be given to applicants in the following STEM majors: Biology,...

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Veralto Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Excellence in STEM

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc.

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$5,000

deadline

May 18, 2025
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The Veralto Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Excellence in STEM is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, be majoring in a STEM field, and be a registered oSTEM member (free) to be considered for this award. Preference will be given to applicants in the following STEM majors: Biology,...

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Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship

University of California, San Diego

Up to $5,000 November 30, 2025 See Details

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The Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of California, San Diego. You must have an interest in the social sciences to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship

University of California, San Diego

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Up to $5,000

deadline

November 30, 2025
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The Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of California, San Diego. You must have an interest in the social sciences to be eligible for this renewable award.

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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$3,750 Varies See Details

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The John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors at Westminster College in Utah who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate academic merit, strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary or secondary...

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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$3,750

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The John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors at Westminster College in Utah who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate academic merit, strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary or secondary...

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