Aerospace Engineering Scholarships

High school seniors and undergraduate women and non-binary students pursuing STEM degrees at U.S. colleges may apply for the Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship. Five winners each receive a $20,000 tuition stipend. Film a three-minute public YouTube mini-lecture explaining a STEM topic you are passionate about. The video must be scientifically accurate with cited sources, creative, and not a personal statement. An advisory board of women and non-binary STEM professionals reviews submissions and selects finalists.

Legal U.S. residents who have lived in Alaska for at least two of the past three years and have no felony convictions may apply for Alaska Airmen spring aviation scholarships. Categories include piloting, maintenance, air traffic control, airport management, and other aviation pursuits. Scholarships are worth up to $10,000. The number of awards varies. High school seniors should include acceptance letters from aviation schools or recommendation letters from a certified flight instructor. Submit the spring application between January 1 and March 3. The Alaska Airmen partner with aviation legends to support the next generation of aviators in Alaska's diverse aviation industry.

College sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with at least a 3.0 GPA and intent to pursue research careers in natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering must apply through their campus Goldwater faculty representative. Each scholar receives up to $7,500 per academic year for one or two years depending on class year. Up to 454 scholarships may be awarded nationally. Nominees submit a research essay, questionnaire, three recommendations, and transcripts. Campus nominations are due the last Friday in January. Direct applications without campus nomination are not considered.

U.S. citizens enrolled in Indiana high schools, colleges, or universities may apply for Andromeda Movement scholarships supporting careers in space exploration. High school, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible, with preference for applicants originally from Indiana, especially Madison County. Renewable awards range from $500 to $5,000 per year. Three scholarships are available. Apply with a one- to two-page essay on your favorite aspect of space exploration, a brief paragraph on what sparked your interest and your career goals, a transcript, CV, and optional recommendation, combined into a single PDF.

Ohio high school seniors (including homeschooled students) who are U.S. citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA and who will enroll in an accredited college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science in a Goodyear STEM or engineering discipline may apply for Goodyear STEM Career Day Scholarships, funded by Goodyear and The Goodyear Women’s Network. Up to $2,500 is available, with 18 awards. Funds are paid to the student’s financial aid account for tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing, and meal plans. If there are no outstanding charges, the scholarship is forfeited; no funds are paid directly to the student.

U.S. citizens majoring in STEM or STEM education at Alaska colleges or universities may apply for competitive Alaska Space Grant Program undergraduate scholarships of up to $1,000. Freshmen and sophomores are preferred. Past recipients may reapply. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Submit the application with a research proposal or project description and academic records during the application window from February 15 through September 16.

U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing a PhD in applied physical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering may apply for the Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship. Applicants must be college seniors, first-year graduate students, or in a gap year preparing for graduate study and must morally commit to making their skills available to the United States in times of national emergency. Fellowships provide a cost-of-education allowance and personal stipend, with total funding packages valued at up to $250,000 over five years. Fellows may pursue research at participating U.S. universities and join a lifelong network of Hertz Fellows. Submit an online application with academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. Finalists participate in multiple interview rounds.