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
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University of Maryland-College Park
Four or more years; Public; $36,683 average out-state tuition; $9,000 average in-state tuition |
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Four or more years; Public; $37,161 average out-state tuition; $9,273 average in-state tuition |
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University of Southern California
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition |
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Binghamton University
Four or more years; Public; $24,910 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $34,101 average out-state tuition; $11,018 average in-state tuition |
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University of Arizona
Four or more years; Public; $33,739 average out-state tuition; $10,990 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Geographic Information Science and Cartography Majors
Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College |
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award $34,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,... Read More |
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Sturgis FellowshipUniversity of Arkansas |
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award $20,000 |
deadline February 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be... Read More |
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Bess Heflin FellowshipUniversity of Texas at Austin, Office of Graduate Studies |
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award $19,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Bess Heflin Fellowship is open to graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin. You must be studying one of the following programs: plant biology or botany, nutrition, ecology, evolution and behavior, economics, zoology, history, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, government, anthropology, sociology, psychology, biological... Read More |
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Graduate Assistantships for Doctoral Students Scholarship - Nova SEUNova Southeastern University |
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award $15,600 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Graduate Assistantships for Doctoral Students Scholarship is available to full-time doctoral students at Nova Southeastern University. You must be enrolled in a humanities or social sciences program and have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. Positions are for a maximum of 20 hours per week and run from fall to summer terms. Read More |
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Vida Dutton Scudder FellowshipWellesley College, Graduate Financial Aid |
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award Up to $11,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Vida Dutton Scudder Fellowship is available to graduating seniors and alumnae of Wellesley College who wish to pursue graduate study in social science, political science or literature. Read More |
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Geography Department Graduate Teaching Assistantship - University of MontanaUniversity of Montana at Missoula, Department of Geography |
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award 100% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Geography Department Graduate Teaching Assistantship is open to graduate students at the University of Montana, Department of Geography. Typical duties of a teaching assistant would include responsibility for laboratory sections or discussion groups; assisting students with their work; grading examinations and other assignments; and... Read More |
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Marjorie Kovler Research FellowshipJohn F. Kennedy Library Presidential Library and Museum |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline September 30, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Marjorie Kovler Research Fellowship is available to applicants who are performing, or intend to perform, research focused on foreign intelligence and the presidency (or a related topic), with at least a portion of the project utilizing materials from the JFK Library archives. To be considered for this fellowship, you must submit an... Read More |
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Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. FellowshipJohn F. Kennedy Library Presidential Library and Museum |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline September 30, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. Fellowship is available to applicants who are performing, or intend to perform, research focused on foreign policy of the Kennedy administration (especially in the Western Hemisphere) or the domestic policy of the Kennedy administration (especially with regard to racial justice or natural resources conservation). At... Read More |
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Ray and Betty Ramseyer ScholarshipUniversity of California, San Diego |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline November 30, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at the University of California, San Diego. You must have an interest in the social sciences to be eligible for this renewable award. Read More |
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APF Queen-Nellie Evans ScholarshipAmerican Psychological Foundation (APF) |
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award $4,000 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship is available to underrepresented graduate students. Preference will be given to African American/Black students and students preparing for a career in academia, clinical service delivery, or public policy. Selection is based on academic merit, personal statement, and financial need. Read More |
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Geographic Information Science and Cartography Related Majors
- Political Science and Government
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- Archeology
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- Geography
- Development Economics and International Development
- Cultural Anthropology
- International Economics
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Physical and Biological Anthropology
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- Medical Anthropology
