Kickstart your career in geospatial science
The Esri Young Scholar Award celebrates excellence, innovation, and creativity in the use of GIS technology to solve real-world challenges.
Each year this exciting Award gives Malaysian students the opportunity to advance their GIS careers, by offering valuable industry experience, exposure to the geospatial sector, and a platform to present their work on a global stage.
How to enter
To be in the running to become the 2023 Esri Young Scholar, Malaysian undergraduate and postgraduate geospatial discipline students are invited to submit a project, software development, application or research paper that strategically leverages GIS to drive positive outcomes.
The submission must include:
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A completed ‘Young Scholar Entry Form’.
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An entry project, software development, application or research paper.
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A written response (no more than 500 words) outlining the purpose of your project, its value and why you should be the next Malaysian Esri Young Scholar.
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A one-page poster that provides an overview of your project or report. The poster must be 300dpi and a .pdf or .png file.
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Proof that you are currently enrolled as a student at a Malaysian university – in the form of a letter from your lecturer/tutor and a photocopy of your university ID.
Submissions for the 2023 Esri Young Scholar Award are now closed.
Prizes
The winner will walk away with an amazing prize pack including:
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Free & full access to the 2023 Esri User Conference and Esri Education Summit in San Diego, CA*
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Meet Esri founder, Jack Dangermond
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Your work showcased across Malaysia and around the world
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Opportunity to network with other international Esri Young Scholars
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An acrylic award and certificate recognizing your achievement
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An ArcGIS Personal Use license (1 year)
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The opportunity to attend Esri Malaysia Major events in 2023
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Kickstart your career with a 6-month Management Trainee program at Esri Malaysia
Judging
Entries will be judged by a panel of experts representing commercial, government, and industry sectors – based on the following criteria:
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Creativity and/or innovation
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Real-world relevancy
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Application of Esri technology
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Technical merit
The judging panel will select the 2023 Malaysian Esri Young Scholar, with a public announcement made via Esri Malaysia's website and social media channels.
