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). Preference is given to applications from Freshman and Sophomores. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: February 15 - September 16
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 16
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 15
Graduate Research Grants
Graduate research grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded through a competitive process. Graduate research grants 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: December 1
NASA Summer Internships
NASA Summer Internships of up to $7,300 (+$1000 travel stipend) will be awarded through a competitive process. NASA Summer Internships are selected by NASA through a competitive process. Alaska Space Grant sponsors selected students. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: February 15
Summer Research Fellowships
Summer research Internships of up to $5,000 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 projects directly related to NASA's interests. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: March 1
Alaska Industry Summer Internship
Alaska Industry Summer Internships will be awarded through a competitive process to students matriculating at a University in Alaska. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.
Application Deadline: Varies
Undergraduate Fellow Travel Sponsorship
Undergraduate students who have previously been awarded a fellowship, may apply for travel funding to attend a professional conference.
Application Deadline: April 9
Student Team Competition Funding
Student teams at institutes of higher education who are members of the Alaska Space Grant Program are eligible to apply for funding to compete at national STEM competitions.
Application Deadline: Ongoing