Kickstart your geospatial career in 2027

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?

Applications for the EYSA 2026 are now closed. Applications for the EYSA 2027 will open in November. 

Prizes

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

  • A fully sponsored trip to attend the Esri User Conference 2027 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

*Terms and conditions apply

Esri UC EYSA2023

Please contact our education team for more information on how to apply. 

Meet the EYSA 2026 winner

Winner: Fajar Nur Adnan

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Fajar Nur Adnan analysed how extreme heat intensifies across the Bandung Basin by measuring thermal surges in urban and rural areas during local extreme heat events. 

Explore The Heat That Hides: Silent Surge in the Bandung Basin's Temperature.

1st Winner

Second place: Artanty Basilia Ambarwati

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

l.au.t: Landscape Analysis of Urban Traces

Artanty Basilia Ambarwati

Third place: Farid Ramadhani

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Last Roar of Sumatra: When the Forest Falls, the King Fades

Farid Ramadhani