GIS-Pro Young Scholarship Application Form

Please proceed only if you are a young professional (35 years old or younger), are a current member of the Geospatial Professional Network (GPN), and have not previously attended a GIS-Pro conference.

If you are not a member, join here: https://thegpn.org/page/MembershipCategories

Only individuals who meet those requirements will be considered.

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email address

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* 3. Mailing address

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* 4. Birthdate

Date

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* 5. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status?

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* 6. Job Title (if applicable)

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* 7. Current Employer (if applicable)

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* 8. Are you currently a member of the Geospatial Professional Network (requirement to be considered)?

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* 9. This opportunity is only available to first-time attendees of the GIS-Pro annual conference. Have you attended GIS-Pro previously?

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* 10. In which of the following areas do you predominately work?

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* 11. GIS-Pro 2026 will be hosted as an in-person conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If selected as a scholarship recipient, I agree to the following requirements:
  • Confirmed ability to secure travel to/from GIS-Pro and any reimbursable. expenses (alcohol excluded). Hotel room and associated fees/taxes will be paid directly by GPN.
  • Letter of support from your employer (if applicable)
  • Attend a workshop on October 12
  • Attend the opening keynote address on October 13.
  • Attend the awards breakfast on October 14 (during which winners will be recognized).
  • Participate in Vanguard Cabinet sponsored events.
  • After the conference: summarize my experience for inclusion in a GPN publication by December 1, 2026.

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* 12. Describe any involvement in professional activities over the last 3 years (conferences, webinars, trainings, volunteer, etc)

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* 13. How will you use this experience to further your involvement in the GIS profession?

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* 14. How do you intend to share your experiences at GIS-Pro with others?

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* 15. Through your work or professional activities in GIS describe how you would consider your experiences to have an impact (to your organization, field or local community) and/or to contribute to the GIS profession.

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* 16. Describe a project or research for which have had a key role 

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* 17. Please tell us anything else you would like us to consider in the application or know about you

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* 18. Are you interested in volunteering or becoming more involved in GPN?

To complete the application process, send your resume, a letter of employer support (if applicable) and a professional reference/recommendation familiar with your work.

All materials must be submitted directly to wnelson@thegpn.org with the subject line: GPN Young Professional Scholarship
Application materials are due on or by June 1.
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