2018-2019 Alabama Space Grant Fellowship/Scholarship Program

ASGC Fellowship/Scholarship Deadline is February 28, 2019

The Alabama Space Grant Consortium is now accepting undergraduate scholarship and graduate fellowship applications.  The following is a brief summary of the undergraduate (Table 1) and graduate (Table 2) program details extracted from program application packages (attached).  Please read the package in its entirely for complete details and requirements.

UAB is among the largest site in the Consortium and as such, expectations are high with regard to the number of applications received.  We are asking faculty to personally reach out to both undergraduate and graduate students and encourage them to apply.

Please share with anyone who you think would be interested in this program (scholarships are for Jr./Sr. in STEM fields and Fellowships are for graduate students in STEM fields).  Must be a U.S. citizen.

 

2018 – 2019 Alabama Space Grant Consortium Scholarship
Award Amount Brief Summary
ASGC Scholarship $1,000

(possible renewal)

Application Deadline February 28, 2018
Award Announcement Mid May 2018
Award Criteria Scholarship awards will be based on academic excellence, the student’s accomplishments and description of their career intentions towards an aerospace career.
Fields of Study Space related fields include any academic discipline or field of study (including the physical, natural,and biological sciences; engineering; education; economics; business; sociology; behavioral sciences; computer science; communications; law; international affairs; and public administration) that is concerned with or likely to improve the understanding, assessment, development and utilization of space.
Eligibility

 

  • US Citizen
  • Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree
  • Full time junior or senior
  • Good academic standing with 3.0 GPA or higher
Apply Online only

asgc_scholarship_undergrad_information_booklet_2018

https://spacegrant.net/apps/?pk=als

Required documents

 

  • Resume
  • Official transcript
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Academic goals statement
Awardee Requirements

 

                                           Final report

  • 4 Research interviews or an Outreach Activity
  • (see application package for details)
  • Professional Photo
  • Biographical info

 

FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION

2018 – 2019 Alabama Space Grant Consortium Fellowship
Award Amount Brief Summary
ASGC Fellowship Not to exceed $37,000/12 mos

(possible renewal)

$24,000 for stipend

$12,000 for tuition/insurance

$1,000 Student Travel allowance

Application Deadline February 28, 2018
Award Announcement Mid May 2018
Award Criteria Fellowship awards will be based on academic excellence, the quality of the proposed research program or plan of study, the quality of the interdisciplinary approach to achieving the objectives of the proposed program, the merit of the utilization of a NASA field center in carrying out their objectives, the prospects for completion of the project within the allotted time, and an assessment of the applicant’s motivation towards an aerospace career.
Fields of Study Space related fields include any academic discipline or field of study (including the physical, natural, and biological sciences; engineering; education; economics; business; sociology; behavioral sciences; computer science; communications; law; international affairs; and public administration) that is concerned with or likely to improve the understanding, assessment, development and utilization of space.
Eligibility

 

  • US Citizen
  • Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree
  • Full time junior or senior
  • Good academic standing with 3.0 GPA or higher
Apply Online only ASGC Fellowship Graduate Information Booklet 2018

Apply online:  https://spacegrant.net/apps/?pk=alf

Required documents

 

  • Resume
  • Official transcript & GRE Scores
  • Two Letter of recommendation
  • Proposal Title & Abstract
  • Description of Proposed Research project
  • Schedule of Target Dates
  • Budget
Awardee Requirements

  • Final report
  • (see application package for details)
  • Professional Photo
  • Biographical info
  • Respond to academic and employment follow up surveys
Of utmost importance:  Applicants should identify source of cost sharing prior to submitting an application.  Please discuss with faculty mentor and have mentor faculty mentor discuss with department chair regarding providing the funds for cost sharing in the amount of $18,500