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; $31,688 average out-state tuition; $8,481 average in-state tuition

Binghamton University

Four or more years; Public; $21,550 average out-state tuition; $6,670 average in-state tuition

University of Utah

Four or more years; Public; $26,940 average out-state tuition; $7,697 average in-state tuition

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $28,822 average out-state tuition; $9,718 average in-state tuition

University of California-Santa Barbara

Four or more years; Public; $39,516 average out-state tuition; $11,502 average in-state tuition

Texas A & M University-College Station

Four or more years; Public; $32,589 average out-state tuition; $7,023 average in-state tuition

University of Arizona

Four or more years; Public; $31,067 average out-state tuition; $10,262 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Geographic Information Science and Cartography Majors

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Bess Heflin Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies

$19,000 Varies See Details
 

Bess Heflin Fellowship

University of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies

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$19,000

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Vida Dutton Scudder Fellowship

Wellesley College, Graduate Financial Aid

Up to $11,000 Varies See Details
 

Vida Dutton Scudder Fellowship

Wellesley College, Graduate Financial Aid

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Graduate Assistantships for Doctoral Students Scholarship - Nova SEU

Nova Southeastern University

$10,000 Varies See Details
 

Graduate Assistantships for Doctoral Students Scholarship - Nova SEU

Nova Southeastern University

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$10,000

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UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

$10,000 April 29, 2023 See Details
 

UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

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$10,000

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April 29, 2023
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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
 

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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Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship

University of California, San Diego

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details
 

Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship

University of California, San Diego

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Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell Scholarship

Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Up to $5,000 April 30, 2023 See Details
 

Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell Scholarship

Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

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Up to $5,000

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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$3,750 Varies See Details
 

John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$3,750

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Joel Picker Social Sciences Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

Up to $3,000 Varies See Details
 

Joel Picker Social Sciences Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

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Holzbock Humanities Scholarship

Oakland University

$3,000 Varies See Details
 

Holzbock Humanities Scholarship

Oakland University

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$3,000

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