Student Opportunities

Scholarship/Fellowship Programs
The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP) invites applications from U. S. citizens for undergraduate scholarship and research fellowship programs. These awards are offered to students majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or STEM education fields. Stipends available under this program are limited to students attending Alaska institutions of higher education. Women, under-represented minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Students who engage in research projects:

• develop their skills as scientists, engineers, and educators
• expand their record of professional achievement in support of their future academic and career goals,
• facilitate an undergraduate “capstone project” or “honors thesis”,
• meet other students who share their passion,
• challenge themselves to achieve high goals, and
• personally contribute to engineering solutions and scientific knowledge that advance our understanding of the Earth and space environments.

Over the past seven years the Alaska Space Grant Program has given more than $700,000 in scholarships and fellowships to students in Alaska. Alaska Space Grant fellowships are aimed to encourage undergraduate research in science, technology engineering and math (STEM) fields and help students round out their classroom education with hands on experience to provide a higher quality of education and prepare students to work in STEM fields after they graduate.

Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships of up to $1,000 will be awarded through a competitive process. Scholarships are open to new and continuing undergraduate students majoring in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM). Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: February 15 - September 9

Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Undergraduate research fellowships of up to $5,000 will be awarded through a competitive process. Undergraduate research fellowships are offered to students majoring in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. Preference is given to projects directly related to NASA's interests. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: September 9

Graduate Research Fellowships
Graduate research fellowships of up to $10,000 will be awarded through a competitive process. Graduate research fellowships are offered to students majoring in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. Preference is given to projects directly related to NASA's interests. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: September 9

Education Research Fellowships
Education research fellowships of up to $5,000 will be awarded through a competitive process. Education research fellowships are offered to students majoring in education to support education research projects fostering the vision of NASA by encouraging career science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and/or engaging Americans in NASA's mission. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: September 9

Summer Internships
Summer research Internships of up to $5,000 (+travel if required) will be awarded through a competitive process. Summer research fellowships are offered to students majoring in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. Preference is given to students participating in NASA academies or internships or other projects directly related to NASA's interests. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: March 15