The first time this scholarship will be awarded is at the ASPRS 2009 Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

For over six decades, Lt. Col. Abraham Anson, affectionately known as Abe, devoted a considerable period of his life to the cause of the Society in various forums and forms, as an author of many articles, Associate Editor of the Manual of Color Aerial Photography and the first edition of the Manual of Remote Sensing, and the editor of the Proceedings of the Aerial Photography Workshop for the Plant Sciences. He served on the Society and the Potomac Region Boards and numerous committees. After his retirement, Anson assumed the task of compiling the history of the ASPRS and the Potomac Region from its founding days, working countless hours with great dedication for several years. 

The purpose of the award is to encourage undergraduate students currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a U.S. college or university who have an exceptional interest in pursuing scientific research or education in geospatial science or technology related to photogrammetry, remote sensing, surveying and mapping to enter a professional field where they can use the knowledge of this discipline to excel in their profession..  This annual scholarship will consist of a certificate and a check in the amount of $1,000 and a one year student membership (new or renewal) in the ASPRS.  The ASPRS Foundation is responsible for managing any funds that may accrue for this award and the total investment return derived there from.

All contributions to this memorial scholarship fund should be made to:
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Foundation
Abraham Anson Scholarship Fund
5410 Grosvenor Lane. Suite 210
Bethesda, MD  20814-2160

ASPRS awards and scholarship information and applications are available at http://www.asprs.org/membership/scholar.html.

Founded in 1934, ASPRS is an international professional organization of 6,000 geospatial data professionals. ASPRS is devoted to advancing knowledge and improving understanding of the mapping sciences to promote responsible application of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems and supporting technologies.

Founded in 1979, The ASPRS Foundation, Inc. is an independent 501 (c) 3 organization established to provide grants, scholarships, loans and other forms of aid to individuals or organizations pursuing knowledge of imaging and geospatial information science and technology, and their applications across the scientific, governmental, and commercial sectors.  The Foundation is the primary funding source for all non-sponsored awards and scholarships recognized by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.