DigitalGlobe Foundation Scott Smith Memorial Undergraduate Award
The DigitalGlobe/Maxar Scott Smith Memorial Award is provided through The Department of Geography and the University of Colorado Boulder. Recipients of the DigitalGlobe/Maxar Scott Smith Memorial Award are awarded for one-year and is a one-time scholarship.
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time senior for the upcoming academic year.
 - Majoring in Geography with a concentration in GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis or Cartography.
 
How to Apply
To apply for consideration, you must:
- Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application.
 - Complete this scholarship application by the deadline.
 
This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.
- Award
 - $1,000
 
- Schools, Colleges, Departments
 - College of Arts & Sciences
 
- Deadline
 - 03/15/2026
 
- Supplemental Questions
 - In a 250-word statement, please tell us about the following: (1) relevant coursework, experience, and any special projects, (2) your career plans and how your GIScience education will help you to make a contribution after you graduate, and (3) how the award will help you to achieve your career goals (upload a 250-word statement).
 - Please provide the name and email address of a faculty member in Geography to submit a letter of reference on your behalf.