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?
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
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
