Thank you for your interest in the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) and its programs!

USGIF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT Community with government, industry, academia, professional organizations, and individuals who develop and apply geospatial intelligence to address national security challenges. USGIF achieves its mission through various programs and events by building the community, advancing the tradecraft, and accelerating innovation.

Browse our opportunities below. To submit an application, you'll need to create a Submittable account. 

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Apply to 2026 Scholarship Information Session Sign Up

USGIF will also host two virtual information sessions for interested scholarship applicants during the 2026 open application timeframe. Scholarship applications will open January 9, 2026 and close April 5, 2026. 

The information sessions are optional and intended to provide applicants with direct insights from USGIF’s education staff regarding things like application requirements, award eligibility, and best practices, and feature open Q+A with the team. These sessions are not recorded. 

The first session will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET. 

The second session will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET.

Please use an email address you check to sign up - this is how the meeting link will be shared.

Additional information about USGIF scholarships can be found here.

Click here to learn more about USGIF's 2025 scholarship cohort.
 

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Apply to 2026 Golden Ticket Application


 

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 Golden Ticket Program during USGIF's GEOINT Symposium 2026! The Golden Ticket Program is an opportunity designed for young professionals (35 years or younger, or 5 years or less in the geospatial field) to expand their professional experience, network with peers and senior leaders, and be immersed in unique programming that highlights innovation, career growth, and community. 

Applications will close January 16, 2026 at 11:59 E.T.

Those accepted to USGIF's Golden Ticket Program must be organizational or individual members. Membership can be obtained after selection has occurred.
 

This program is for young professionals who:

  • Enjoy structured, focused programming designed to enhance their leadership skills
  • Are comfortable with and excited about networking
  • Feel positively about mentorship and the impacts of connecting to those with diverse experiences
  • Can commit to participating in the program with full attention and engagement
     

Applicants should be prepared to submit the following:

  • Personal/demographic information
  • Professional information
  • Responses to several short-answer questions
  • A current resume or CV
  • A letter of support from their employer, advisor, or program lead (requests are made via Submittable for recommenders to upload)
     

Once applications close, USGIF's selection committee will review each application. We will notify you about your acceptance at the end of February 2026*. Please note that those selected to participate in the Golden Ticket program will receive a complimentary registration code for the Symposium, however, participants are responsible for their own travel and housing. 

*Applicants should expect to receive primary communications from USGIF about the status of their submissions through USGIF's Submittable account.