Preference is given to projects that include student stipends in the budget. Investigators are strongly encouraged to develop projects related to NASA Strategic Enterprises, to collaborate with NASA Centers or missions, or to utilize NASA data. The KSGC invites applications for Graduate Fellowships and Undergraduate Scholarships in space-related fields at Consortium institutions. Both amounts must be strongly justified in the application. Fellows and Scholars must be U.S. citizens and must be accepted for admission to a program at the Consortium institution leading to a graduate or baccalaureate degree in a space-related field or teaching specialization.
Preference is given to schools that waive tuition.
The application must be submitted by the faculty mentor with the concurrence of the Department Chair and the Campus Director. The faculty mentor must show evidence of publication, suitable resources, and adequate assignment time to support the student's mentored research project, such as time committed as match. As PI, the mentor will administer the award and guide the study. Fellows and Scholars are expected to devote full time to their study during the tenure of the award. The student must provide as part of the application an essay describing space-related interests and career goals.