Scholarships in Surveying, Mapping & Geospatial Sciences

Kennesaw State offers a variety of scholarships to support students pursuing degrees and certificates in surveying, mapping, geospatial sciences, and related fields. These scholarships recognize academic merit, financial need, and a strong commitment to professional growth. Whether you're planning to study abroad, working toward a land surveying certificate, or majoring in civil engineering or geospatial science, these opportunities are designed to ease financial burdens and help you stay focused on your academic and career goals.

Explore the details of each scholarship to find the support that fits your academic path.

KSU Scholarships

Find additional information about the following scholarships

B. Keith Rochester, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Donor: Rochester & Associates, Inc. established the B. Keith Rochester, Jr. Memorial Scholarship upon Mr. Rochester’s death. Most of Keith Rochester was started by his sons and several gave money too. Their funds were their majority

Purpose and Background: The purpose of the B. Keith Rochester, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial support to student(s) who are pursuing a Certificate in Land Surveying at Kennesaw State University.

About: Mr. B. Keith Rochester, Jr. was a 1960 graduate of Southern Technical Institute with an AS degree in Civil Engineering Technology. He was born in Atlanta but lived in Gainesville since 1960. He and his wife, Dale, started Rochester & Associates in 1966 as a surveying firm in his home, with a $2,000 investment and a dream of creating a significant company. Mr. Rochester passed away on June 29, 2004. Today, the firm is led by his sons, Darrell and Brian. Rochester & Associates has grown and its scope of services to become a multifaceted land development consulting firm. The firm's core values are directly linked to Mr. Rochester’s personal values and work ethic.

It is preferred that a student recipient meet the following qualifications:

  • Enrolled full or part-time in the Geospatial Sciences program with a concentration in Land Surveying
  • 2.0 minimum GPA

Brian Olcott LaRaia Memorial Traveling Scholarship

The Brian Olcott LaRaia Travelling Scholarship will provide assistance to an undergraduate student who is a first-time participant in the study abroad program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student should demonstrate need as determined by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid.  The student must be an undergraduate student enrolled in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

John C. Gaskins Endowed Scholarship

Provides financial support to a student majoring in Surveying and Mapping. Students taking required classes to obtain a Land Surveying Certificate may also be considered.

The John C. Gaskins Endowed Scholarship was established by Brenda Gaskins (John’s wife) and Brandon Hutchins (John’s son).

In order to be eligible to receive the John C. Gaskins Endowed Scholarship, a student must meet the following qualifications: 

  • Enrolled full or part-time
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Undergraduate
    •  Majoring in Surveying and Mapping, or students taking required classes to obtain a Land Surveying Certificate may be considered 
    • It is preferred that the student selected is working in the field of surveying and mapping

Rebecca Mattord Memorial Scholarship

RCHSS students enrolled in 1 of the following academic programs or its successor: 

  • BS in Geospatial Science 
  • BA in Geography with a Certificate in Geographic Information Sciences 

Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 

Student(s) should be a Junior or Senior 

Preference will be for academic merit. Need will also be considered but is not a prerequisite. 

The scholarship can be renewed for up to 2 years 

Daniel R. Silver Memorial Scholarship

  • Enrolled full time in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) or in the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences (RCHSS). 
  • Any undergraduate engineering student who is majoring in Civil Engineering (SPCEET), Mapping and Surveying (RCHSS), or both. 
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA and have at least one extracurricular activity. 
  • Demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

GeoSurvey Endowed Scholarship

To provide financial support to a deserving student majoring in Surveying and Mapping at the Radow College at KSU.