Student Programs

The following is a summary of grant and scholarship awards that will be issued during our Spring 2019 Special RFP award cycle.  For more information about these funding opportunities and how to apply please visit our Student Programs Request for Proposals (Updated March 2019).  To complete an application please visit our Forms page.

 

NASA CTSGC Spring 2019 Call for Proposals

Award Audience Anticipated Number of Awards Award Amount Award Period Application Due Date Awards Announced
Undergraduate Scholarship Student (undergraduate at a 4-year institution) 5 $3,000 September 2019 – December 2019 4/4/2019  5/3/2019
Community College Scholarship Student (community college) 5 $1,500 September 2019 – December 2019 4/4/2019  5/3/2019
Community College Transfer Scholarship Student (undergraduate at a 4-year institution who began at a community college)  4 $3,000 September 2019 – December 2019 4/4/2019  5/3/2019
Graduate Research Fellowship Student (graduate)  4 up to $8,000 May 2019 – December 2019 4/4/2019  5/3/2019
Undergraduate Research Fellowship Student (undergraduate) 4 up to $5,000 May 2019 – December 2019 4/4/2019  5/3/2019
Project Grant Student 3 up to $1,000 September 2019 – December 2019 4/4/2019  5/3/2019
Student Travel Student  5 up to $1,000 September 2019 – December 2019 4/4/2019  5/3/2019

Grants

Graduate/Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Eligible full-time undergraduate/graduate student of a Consortium university/college may apply. Students are expected to work on research related to space/aerospace science or engineering under the guidance of a faculty member or a mentor from industry. (NASA restricts fellowships to U.S. Citizens.)

Student Project Grant
Eligible full-time student or group of students enrolled in a Consortium university/college may apply. The purpose of this grant is to allow students to purchase supplies needed for projects that are beyond the normal funds allocated by departments, colleges, and universities. (NASA restricts project funds to U.S. Citizens.)

Student Travel Grant
Eligible full-time student enrolled in a Consortium university/college may apply for a travel grant to visit NASA centers to use unique facilities or present their NASA-related work at professional meetings. (NASA restricts travel funds to U.S. Citizens for domestic travel only.)

Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligible full-time students from a Consortium 4-year university.

Community College Scholarship
Eligible full-time students from a Consortium community college may apply for a community college scholarship.

Community College Transfer Scholarship
Eligible full-time students from a Consortium 4-year university/college who began at a community college may apply for a community college transfer scholarship.

Applications and further information about NASA CTSGC Grants, Scholarships, and Internships may be obtained from your university/college NASA CTSGC Campus Director. NASA CTSGC actively encourages women, minorities, and those with disabilities to apply for its grants, scholarships, and internships.