Kickstart your geospatial career in 2026

The Esri Young Scholar Award program recognises the exemplary work in geospatial science of graduate and undergraduate students and celebrates their excellence, innovation, and creativity in the application of GIS technology to solve real-world challenges. 

Each year, one lucky Indonesian student will get an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience, exposure to the geospatial sector, and a global platform to showcase their work. 

Are you ready to advance your GIS career?

Submit your application

Prizes

The first-place winner will receive a prize package that includes: 

  • A fully sponsored trip to attend the Esri User Conference 2026 in San Diego, California, United State of America  
  • The opportunity to connect and network with Young Scholar Awardees from around the world
  • The showcase of their work at the Esri User Conference Map Gallery
  • A complimentary 12-month ArcGIS for Personal Use subscription
  • A trophy and official award certificate

The second and third place winners will each receive:

  • Esri Technical Certification (Foundation Level)
  • Cash prizes
  • A trophy and official award certificate

*Terms and conditions apply

Esri UC EYSA2023

Important dates

  • Submissions open: Monday, 7 November 2025, 00:00 WIB (UTC+7)
  • Submission deadline: Monday, 12 January 2026, 23:59 WIB (UTC+7)
  • Finalists' announcement: Monday, 26 January 2026
  • Final presentation: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Esri UC EYSA 2019

Please contact our education team for more information or join our WhatsApp support group.

2026 EYSA Information Session

Thinking about submitting your project for the EYSA 2026? This session is your chance to learn what makes a winning entry and hear directly from past winners and industry leaders. You’ll learn practical tips, hear real stories, and get a clearer picture of how the EYSA can help shape your career. Whether you’re joining online or in person, it’s a great way to explore everything to do with the EYSA 

Event details
📅 Wednesday, 26 November 2025
🕤 09.30 – 12.00 WIB (UTC +7)
📍 Hybrid format: online or at the Esri Indonesia office, Jakarta

EYSA winners

Register for the session in person or join online. 

2026 EYSA Information Session speakers

Wianda Pusponegoro
Wianda Arindita Pusponegoro
Senior Vice President Policy Advocacy & Government Alignment
 PT Pertamina (Persero), Jakarta
Wianda is an expert on Media Communication and stakeholder relation with 10 years tenure in Media Industry.

Manages critical relations with key stakeholders, advocates policy and regulations issues across the Energy industry in the past 17 years.
Rifqi Oktavianto
Rifqi Oktavianto
Team Lead, Utilities and Local Government Solutions
Esri Indonesia, Indonesia
Building GIS applications for utilities and local government sectors in Indonesia.
Mohammad Anas Ardiansyah
Mohammad Anas Ardiansyah
2025 EYSA Winner

Meet the EYSA 2025 winner

Previous winners