Lyman J. Ladner Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Lyman J. Ladner Memorial Scholarship, with an application deadline in November, offers numerous awards of $2000 each.

Description

The Lyman J. Ladner Memorial Scholarship is presented by ASPRS through the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by his family, colleagues and friends of Lyman Ladner as a memorial to his lifetime contributions to the photogrammetric profession and his support for fellow employees. The award is to be made to an undergraduate or a graduate student currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States or Canada, who is pursuing a program of study in photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession. A listing of courses taken, and/or those to be taken, in photogrammetry and other related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines is required. A listing of internships, special projects or work experience; technical papers, research reports or other documents; courses taught as a lecturer or teaching assistant; and presentations made that may support the applicant's capabilities in this field must also be submitted. Two letters of reference are also required. They must be from faculty members or professionals who have knowledge of the applicant's capabilities. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact ASPRS for more information.