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Scholarships

Program Goals

• To recruit, retain and support students in Math, Science, Engineering, Science or Math Education disciplines
• To encourage women and underrepresented individuals to enter STEM fields
• To increase awareness of NASA activities in Idaho
• To link students and industry with research activities in a way that will help retain qualified young scientists and engineers in Idaho

Eligibility

Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree at one of the NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) member institutions may be eligible to apply for the ISGC Scholarship. Other requirements include:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Entering a science, math, engineering, science or math education discipline as a full-time student
• A current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

1st year recipients:   $1,000

2nd year recipients:  $1,500

3rd year recipients:   $2,000

4th year recipients:   $2,500

The awards are renewed annually based upon the completion of program requirements for a maximum of four academic years.

Application Process

Interested students must complete an online application that includes the submission of:

• Resume - include school/community activities, honors, awards, hobbies and interests
• Letter(s) of Support - at least one is required (A form will be emailed to person indicated on online application
  Due NO LATER than Wedneday, March 13, 2013 by 5:00PM PDT)
• ACT / SAT Scores - acceptable on transcripts
• Unofficial High School Transcript* - not necessary if student has completed at least one year of college (Please Note: Official transcripts are required upon acceptance)
• Unofficial College Transcript* - if applicable (Official transcripts are required upon acceptance)
• Essay - In 500 words or less, discuss how your career and educational goals and interests relate to fields that will help support NASA's Mission Directorates;
  Science - http://nasascience.nasa.gov/
  Aeronautics - http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/
  Human Exploration and Operations - http://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/home/
  Office of Chief Technologist - http://www.nasa.gov/offices/oct/home/index.html

Application Link:  Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: Monday, March 4, 2013 5:00PM PDT

Questions??? Contact the ISGC at (208)885-6438 or email isgc@uidaho.edu