Due Nov 17, 2026
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholars Program
Direct application
$20,000
1 winner
Eligibility
Major
Aerospace Engineering
Education level
Graduate
Status
US citizen
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens from high school seniors through graduate students pursuing STEM careers may apply to deliver the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's Goddard Memorial Dinner and receive a scholarship.
One $20,000 award covers tuition for the upcoming academic year. Travel and lodging for the recipient and one guest are also provided.
Submit the online application with a public-speaking video, unofficial transcript, and two letters of recommendation. Selected finalists complete a live audition in January and speak at the March dinner.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Online application
- Public-speaking video audition on why the applicant is inspired by space
- Unofficial transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of Intent of 150 words or less on STEM study and career plans
- Video audition (max 3 minutes) on "Why you are inspired by space" — applicant speaks directly to camera, MPEG-4 / H.264 & AAC format
- Finalists (top 3): draft of a full 8-minute keynote speech for the Goddard Memorial Dinner
- Finalists (top 3): 5-minute live presentation via video call to the executive committee
- Open to U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing STEM study/career plans
- Video audition must be no longer than three minutes and use MPEG-4 with H.264 and AAC format.
- Selected finalists complete a live audition and prepare a keynote speech.