NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Augsburg University
Application Deadline:
Summer 2025 – Early Decision: Oct. 25, 2024; Final, Feb. 28, 2025
Fall 2025: May 16, 2025
What is the NASA Space Grant Scholarship at Augsburg University?
This scholarship program supports academically focused undergraduates pursuing careers in the natural sciences, particularly in Space Physics and Engineering, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics Education.
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizenship (permanent residents are not eligible).
- Full-time student in good standing at Augsburg University.
- Completed and submitted application packet by the last Monday in January.
Who Should Apply?
Strong candidates are students who:
- Are Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors majoring in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, pre-Engineering, or Mathematics/Science Education.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership in their major.
- Have a strong interest in contributing to NASA’s mission.
Academic performance in STEM fields and diversity are key factors in awarding the scholarship. Students from traditionally underrepresented groups in Science and Mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Awards:
This competitive program offers up to 6 scholarships for Spring Semester (totaling $8,000) in the following categories:
- Emerging Scholarship (Sophomore-Junior): Scholarships of $1,000 for students making progress toward the scholarship criteria.
Enhanced Scholarship (Sophomore-Senior): Scholarships of $2,000 for students who have made significant progress in meeting the criteria.
How to apply:
To be considered, you must:
- Read the NASA Scholarship Cover Letter.
- Complete the Student Information Form and Application Form.
- Arrange for a letter of reference to be submitted on your behalf (the Space Grant Reference Form will be sent to your reference once you complete the application).
Note: If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact STEM programs at stem@augsburg.edu.
Important: Applicants will not be considered unless all required information is submitted. All materials must be submitted by the last Monday in January for consideration by the NASA Undergraduate Scholarship Committee at Augsburg.
Questions?
Contact: Moumita Dasgupta at dasgupta@augsburg.edu.
Correspondence can be mailed to: NASA Space Grant Program, Augsburg University, Campus Box 135, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454.