https://fsms.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Scholarship/Broward%20Chapter%20Scholarship%20Application%20%281%29.pdf

• Short answer essay (400 words or less)

• Must attend/ be a part of Broward meetings

2026 Gerald O McNair Scholarship.pdf

• Preference may be given to a student pursuing a career in Geomatics, Surveying and Mapping, and other related fields for courses taken in pursuit of Professional Registration as a Florida Surveyor & Mapper

• Preference will be given to first-time applicants for the first year of college. However, all applications will be considered.

• Application for the scholarship must be submitted to the Scholarship Chairman prior to or during the class session.

• Scholarships are given for tuition or other expenses such as books or lab fees only at an accredited college or university. Please include documentation of these costs (receipts or statements from the school).

• Applicants are considered for a single term at a time.

• Preference will be given to a student or resident of Central Florida; however, all applications will be considered.

• Proof of membership in the State and Local Society (FSMS) is required before issuance of the scholarship funds. Note that student membership is free to the FSMS (www.fsms.org)

• For reimbursement, proof of attained grade must be submitted within 30 days after receiving the final grade. No scholarship will be awarded for failing or withdrawing from the particular course of study.

• Applications will be considered by the Central Florida Chapter Board of Directors at the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting. The Board reserves the right to verify any application information and/or deny any applicant. The application will not be reviewed without all the items as

indicated in the checklist shown below. A digital copy (.pdf) of the required submittal items is preferred.

• Notification of Award of Scholarship to be made to each Recipient following approval by the Board of Directors by the Scholarship Chairman or a current Board Member.

• The Scholarship Chairman is Richard Allen, P.S.M. You may submit your application to him either by e-mail at Richard.Allen@orlando.gov or you can submit to a board member at the monthly chapter meetings.

• Submittal checklist:

  • Application Proof of membership in FSMS (Student membership is free) www.fsms.org 

  • Class Schedule Registration and cost/fee information for the class from the school 

  • Narrative from the applicant regarding themselves, including their goals and aspirations, degree, audit outline (attach additional document as might be necessary) 

  • Degree Audit/Outline

Collier - Lee Scholarship Application.pdf

• The applicant must be recommended/sponsored by a current Chapter member and must submit a formal application which includes a statement as to the applicant's career goals.

• The applicant must commit to becoming a student member of the Chapter and Florida Surveying and Mapping Society, if not already a member.

• The applicant must be engaged in a course of study related to the profession of surveying and mapping, or in the basic studies necessary to enter a Geomatics or similar program at a recognized and accredited college or university.

• The applicant must have at least a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible to be considered for an award, and must agree to maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average if awarded a scholarship.

• The applicant must agree to provide receipts for funds awarded and spent to document that the funds were used for education related expenses, or must allow the Chapter to expend the funds directly on behalf of the student (e.g., direct tuition payment).

• The applicant will be expected to attend two Chapter meetings each year. (not a hard and fast rule)

• The applicant will be expected to participate in at least one extracurricular activity sponsored by the Chapter each year. (such as a clay shoot)

• Preference will be given to those applicants who already have some experience in the surveying and mapping field.

Coming soon!

• No scholarship form. Contact chapter directly.

• Priority given to people from Manasota (Sarasota)

• cnaaman@brittsurveying.com

• (941) 416-5061

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JDQBWwadZCqf9Oy3R4WIkpJmBb_TIS7Q/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102993910425614247575&rtpof=true&sd=true

• University Students currently enrolled in a four-year Geomatics degree program

• Community College Students (AA Seeking) working to transfer to a four-year Geomatics degree program.

• University Students currently enrolled in a Geomatics Certificate program.

• Post-graduation goal of Professional Licensure in the State of Florida.

• Student from the Tampa Bay Area (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco). (not a hard and fast rule, but priority will be given to them)

• Priority to Tampa Bay Area High School Graduates

• How to Apply:

  • Submit the completed application (see attached).

  • Provide a cover letter (paragraph) introducing yourself, explaining how you discovered Geomatics, your experience(s), future goals, etc.

  • Scholarship funding is provided on a reimbursement basis at $150 per credit hour.

  • Complete the semester with a minimum grade of "C" or better for each approved course for reimbursement. for Example (3 - 3 credit hour classes in a semester with a grade of C or better = $1,350) 9 hours x $150

  • Payments are issued upon successful completion of approved courses.

  • TBSMSF reimburses students for Fall, Spring & Summer Terms.

  • Official School Transcripts must be provided at the end of the semester to qualify.

  • Official School Transcripts must be sent directly from the school via email to: tbsmscholarshipfund@gmail.com