Oregon Undergraduates – Apply Now for Oregon Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarships

Applications are now being accepted for the Winter Term 2008 Undergraduate Scholarship competition for Students in the state of Oregon.
 
The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) is pleased to provide undergraduates from our member colleges and universities opportunities to apply for scholarship awards that support their academic goals and recognize their achievements. Scholarships are open to new and continuing students in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The OSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals that impact the aerospace industry.  Individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE – Friday February 1, 2008

AWARDS – Scholarships up to $5,000 will be awarded through a competitive process at individual member institutions. Awards will be made payable directly to the student and presented by a representative of the member institution. Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.

ELIGIBLITY – Scholarships are open to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Enrolled full-time at a member institution during period of the award
• Pursuing a baccalaureate degree in a science, technology, engineering or math discipline, including math or science education – OR pursuing an associate degree in applied science with intent to pursue a baccalaureate degree in same.
• Good academic standing
• U.S. Citizen

REVIEW CRITERIA – Applications are reviewed based on the following criteria:

• Scholastic achievement
• Aerospace related career goals
• Strength of recommendations

APPLICATION PROCEDURE – For complete guidelines and applications, go to the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium website at: http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/undergraduateguide.html    All application materials, including supporting documentation, must be received at the Oregon Space Grant Consortium office by the posted deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for funding.