USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 6/1/2023

Closes: 8/10/2023

USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Scholarship provides financial assistance to upper-division students interested in preparing for a career in a space-related field.

Win up to

$5,000

Essay Required: Yes
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

This program is open to full-time undergraduate students who have shown a career interest in the sciences or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have completed at least 2 years at a 4year accredited college or university that offers courses leading to a degree in sciences or engineering (including life sciences and science education).

They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Selection is based on those essays, expressed interest in space research and/or space science education, 2 letters of recommendation, and quality and impact of leadership.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

College Junior, College Senior

Location

Country: US

Intended Area of Study

Mathematics Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Engineering

Minimum GPA

3.5

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

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