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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Matching Geographic Information Science and Cartography Colleges
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
Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College |
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award $34,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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,... View Scholarship Details |
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Sturgis FellowshipUniversity of Arkansas |
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award $20,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Bess Heflin FellowshipUniversity of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies |
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award $19,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award $10,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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,... View Scholarship Details |
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Geography Department Graduate Teaching Assistantship - University of MontanaUniversity of Montana at Missoula, Department of Geography |
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award 100% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed ScholarshipPortland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Carl Abbott FellowshipPortland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs. View Scholarship Details |
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Veralto Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Excellence in STEMOut in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), Inc. |
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award $5,000 |
deadline May 18, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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,... View Scholarship Details |
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Ray and Betty Ramseyer ScholarshipUniversity of California, San Diego |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline November 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed ScholarshipWestminster College, Utah |
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award $3,750 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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