Best Paper Award in Geography & Entrepreneurship

Provided by American Association of Geographers (AAG)

No deadline
$1,500
60+ min

About this scholarship

This award is given to the student, practitioner or faculty member who is the sole or primary author on the paper. The awardee will receive a check for $1,500. The awardee and runner up will receive complimentary registration for the AAG annual meeting and will be invited to present their research in a session highlighting geography and entrepreneurship during the conference.

Quick facts

Award amount

$1,500

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

5 listed

The best paper will be selected based on importance of the topic to the study of geography and entrepreneurship, contribution to the existing literature, and relevance to the practice.

Original papers are encouraged but published work can be submitted.

One entry per primary author is permitted.

Applicants worldwide are welcome to apply, but all materials must be submitted in English.

Journal ready submissions following the Chicago Manual of Style.

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

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