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Scholarships
Please note: Undergraduates may apply to both the merit and research programs, but only one award will be made per student.
2021-2022 Undergraduate STEM Merit Scholarship Program
– Deadline: June 21, 2021 – Opportunity is now closed.
– Released: May 3, 2021
The Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) will award six (6) merit scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines that support NASA’s mission. (Preservice STEM education majors also qualify.) Click on the title link above to view more information, or download the full PDF here.
2021-2022 Undergraduate STEM Research Scholarship Program
– Deadline: June 21, 2021 – Opportunity is now closed.
– Released: May 3, 2021
The Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) will award 18 research scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines that support NASA’s mission. (Preservice STEM education majors also qualify.) These scholarships will be competitively awarded based on complete application information including academic qualifications, research project involvement, NASA alignment, and a faculty letter of recommendation. Click on the title link above to view more information, or download the full PDF here.
Student Projects
Student Experiential Opportunities (Hands-On):
2021-2022 Request for Proposals (click here to download PDF) – updated Sept 21, 2021
– Released: June 25, 2021 – Updated: Sept. 21, 2021
– Submission Checklist – Updated Sept. 21, 2021
– Signature Form
– ISGC Budget template – SHO – Submissions without this template are unacceptable.
– ISGC Final Report Submission Guidelines – Click link for formatting and layout.
Internships
NASA Center Internships (note important update on top of linked page) – Research experiences for undergraduates at participating facilities.
Applications are submitted through NASA’s Intern website. Students can complete one application and be considered for hands-on research experiences at multiple NASA research centers. Projects are listed within the opportunities with up to 15 selections allowed per applicant. Applicants will be more successful if specific projects at centers are selected according to qualifications and research interests. Hint: All uploaded documents should be in PDF format.
NASA is not accepting applications for the Spring 2022 session until October 1, 2021.
Intern Program Timelines – FY21 (PDF)
To inquire about Iowa Space Grant (ISGC) assistance with a center placement, please answer these survey questions before contacting our office: ISGC Sponsorship Student Request.
Read about past internship experiences sponsored by the ISGC.
See this bulleted list for great information to assist you in the quest for a NASA Internship:
- Ten things you can do now to apply for a NASA Internship
- Five misconceptions about applying for a NASA Internship
- NASA Virtual Student Informational Session – loads of great tips for applicants
- Your Guide to Apply for a NASA Internship
Please note: This video has not been updated since the requirement for Letters of Recommendation was removed. Any LOR’s that applicants wish to include, may be uploaded with the resume in the NASA Force online system.
NASA Pathways Program
Students and recent graduates can apply for the Pathways Program at NASA for paid work experience and a dynamic career development program.
For more information or to apply:
https://www.nasa.gov/careers/pathways-program
Space Interns
Looking for an opportunity in the aerospace industry? Visit this website: https://www.spaceinterns.org/