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The AAG Fellows

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Due: September 15, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

The AAG Fellows, with an application deadline in September, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The AAG Fellows is a recognition and service program that recognizes geographers who have made significant contributions to advancing geography. AAG Fellow nominations can be submitted for two different general categories: (1) Later-Career candidates have demonstrated a sustained track record of significant contributions to the discipline and the Association over the course of their career (that is, 15 years or more of professional experience); (2) Early/Mid-Career candidates are outstanding early to mid-career geographers (up to 15 years of professional experience) who are rising stars in the discipline, becoming known for creative, innovative and inclusive approaches in their area of expertise, and involvement with the AAG. Nominees must be AAG members if they are residents of the United States; if they reside elsewhere, the membership requirement is waived. In some cases, professionals from other disciplines or professions are eligible for consideration. Previous AAG Honorees are eligible for nomination under the Later-Career candidate category. A nomination letter, indicating which category the nomination is intended for, and the candidate's CV must be submitted. In addition to the letter of nomination, at least two additional letters of support for the nominee are also required. Self-nominations are allowed and nominees may also decline this service award. Nomination letters should clearly address the significant contribution of the nominee to advancing geography. Nomination letters should also clearly state how the candidate's credentials might contribute to a particular current AAG initiative or strategic goal and what new ideas that particular nominee may bring to that AAG initiative. Additionally, nomination letters should explicitly address how the nominee is committed to (or has already demonstrated their commitment to) the principles and practices of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). Please visit the award's website or contact the American Association of Geographers for more information.

Scholarship Type

Merit-based