Thomas R. McGetchin Memorial Scholarship Award
Universities Space Research Association
Award: $5000 – $5000
Deadline: August 6.
To support students who have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education; and aeronautics-related sciences. Qualifications: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students attending a 4-year accredited college or university in the united states at the time the award is received; applicants must be majoring in a field of science or engineering, including life sciences or science education, with application to fields in space science or aerospace engineering; applicants must be within two years of a B.S. or B.A. in a space science related field of science or engineering (including life science and science education with application to fields in space science or aerospace engineering) by the time the award is received; applicants must have a cumulative gpa of 3.50 or greater; applicants must be us citizens or lawful permanent residents; previous USRA scholarship winners are not eligible; non-US students attending USRA member universities located outside the united states are also eligible to apply; applicants must be citizens of the country in which the university is based; in addition, all application materials must be in English, and eligibility with regard to academic grades and number of years to undergraduate degree must be equivalent to that for U.S. applicants. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the demonstrated interest in space research, aerospace engineering, or space science education; student essay, in its reflection of student interest, accomplishments, understanding of chosen field of interest, and writing quality; letters of recommendation; quality and impact of leadership, outreach etc. of extra-curricular activities. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; application must include: a one page (fewer than 600 words) statement stating the applicant's career goals, and relevant past accomplishments and education in the field of space research, aerospace related engineering, or space science education; the applicant's name at the top of the page; a half-page (fewer than 325 words) description of particular examples of extra-curricular activities that demonstrate leadership or having a broader impact; these may include K-12 activities, community outreach, mentoring, a space science or engineering club/organization, advancing diversity in STEM with regard to gender and/or minorities, or other ways of giving back to the community; quality and impact of the activity are more important than the number of activities; limit is no more than three examples; applicant's name at the top of the page; two letters of recommendation with at least one from a professor, mentor, or school official at the college level; an official college transcript showing two or more years of college credits including GPA; the transcript should include grades from the spring semester; if the two or more years include credits transferred from another university, college, or community college, a transcript from that institution should also be submitted; a resume/CV of no more than 2 pages; it should include a list of any college or university their have attended (including their current one), with the dates attended and degree earned (if applicable); it should also include school and community honors and employment history (including dates); also include a list any leadership positions their may have held in a college/university organization or in a significant project; their may also include research or engineering projects their have been involved with and any publications and/or conference presentations; all of the above items must be submitted before the application will be considered. Focus: Aerospace sciences; Engineering; Science; Space and planetary sciences.