By Applicant

For students and undergraduates

• AAG International Geographic Information Fund offers student travel, research, or paper awards in GIS/spatial analysis
• Community College Travel Grants brings two-year students to AAG's annual meeting
• Darrel Hess Community College Geography Scholarships assist students to transfer into bachelor programs
• Marble-Boyle Undergraduate Achievement Awards in Geographic Science recognizes academic performance and leadership
• Mel Marcus Fund for Physical Geography supports field-based research by faculty with students (professors apply)
• Todd Reynolds Memorial Fund provides aid to members and conference attendees with disabilities
• Specialty/Affinity Group Competitions for members belonging to AAG

For scholars and professionals: grants

• AAG Research Grants fund geography research or fieldwork for members 
• Anne U. White Fund sponsors domestic partners joining AAG members in fieldwork 
• Mel Marcus Fund for Physical Geography supports field-based research by faculty with students (professors apply) 
• Enrichment Funds, AAG Annual Meeting subsidizes non-geographers to attend our national meeting 
• Specialty/Affinity Group Competitions for members belonging to AAG's various expertise groups 
• Visiting Geographical Scientist Program brings geography speakers to colleges and universities 

For scholars and professionals: recognition

• AAG Honors are AAG’s most prestigious awards for geographers 
• Media Achievement Award honors accomplishments publicizing geographic insights in mass communication 
• Publication Award honors publishers of geographic work 
• Anderson Medal recognizes applied and professional geographers 
• Meredith F. Burrill Award rewards meritorious work with practical or policy applications 
• Enhancing Diversity Award promotes inclusion and broadening participation 
• Glenda Laws Award honors outstanding research on social issues 
• AAG E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller Award acknowledges special competence in teaching or research  

For authors

• AAG Globe Book Award for Public Understanding of Geography 
• AAG Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work in Geography 
• John Brinckerhoff Jackson Prize for conveying geographic insights to a lay audience  

For highly distinguished nominees

• Atlas Award honors highly regarded figures who advance world understanding 
• AAG Honors are AAG’s most prestigious awards for geographers 
• Honorary Geographer recognizes excellence by high profile non-geographers 
• Presidential Achievement Award distinguishes leaders for long-standing contributions to geography 

By Type

Recognition

• AAG Book Awards distinguish outstanding works by geography authors published this year 
• AAG Honors the most prestigious AAG awards for geographers  
• Other AAG Awards recognize students, faculty, and professionals for their accomplishments and contributions 

Grants

• Research Grants support study activities, fieldwork, theses, dissertations, and geographic inquiry  
• Educational Grants and Scholarships offer aid for students and to teachers or instructors 
• Annual Meeting Grants sponsors travel or related expenses for participation in AAG meetings  

AAG Special Projects

• AAG Photo Competition offers prizes in three categories
• AAG NSF IGU Conference Travel Grants provides support for IGU Regional Conferences held around the world

Award Deadlines