2019-2020 Undergraduate Scholarship Program

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The Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) announces available funding for the 2019-2010 Undergraduate Scholarship Program. 


Focus:  This opportunity is designed to support independently conceived research or hands-on- projects by NSHE undergraduate students in disciplines that will help advance the missions and goals of NASA. Scholarship projects should generate measurable results or advancements in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) research that are relevant to NASA’s science and technology goals.

Eligibility: Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) students who are U.S. citizens and full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a NASA-related STEM program will be considered for either a fully immersed 2019 summer research program or the full academic year (Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters) research program. Please note that when submitting an application, the applicant must indicate whether a summer or academic year scholarship period is preferred.  All participating students must be supervised by at least one NSHE faculty mentor; and maintain full-time enrollment status at their institution(s) throughout the scholarship period. You must be deemed eligible to receive financial aid by your home institution in order to receive the scholarship.

Scholarship Amount: $3,000 will be competitively awarded (based on a statewide review) for either a 10-week period during the summer of 2019 or the 2019-2020 school year. 

Award period:  Summer 2019 or Fall 2019 through Spring 2020 semesters

Application deadline:  Monday, March 11, 2019, 5pm PT

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Please read the full solicitation for all relevant details.