Undergraduate STEM Research Scholarships

Scholarship Description

This is a competitive scholarship program, funded by NASA and the Commonwealth of Virginia contributions, with the goals of:

• Promoting undergraduate STEM research while recognizing high academic achievement and promise
• Increasing participation of underrepresented minorities, females, and students with disabilities in STEM-related careers
• Implementing the goals of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours) at one of the five Virginia Space Grant Consortium member institutions: Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, Old Dominion University, The College of William & Mary, or Hampton University
• Must have completed at least two years of a STEM undergraduate program and be classified as a junior or senior (must have at least junior status by summer if choosing this option)
• Must be in a program of study demonstrating an interest in STEM and supporting NASA’s mission
• Must have a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 Minimum GPA
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required

How To Apply

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