Astronaut Scholarship

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was established in the 1980s by the surviving members of the Mercury 7 to reward the best and brightest university students pursuing degrees in STEM. Today, ASF provides more than fifty scholarships valued up to $15,000 to each selected Astronaut Scholar. Each Astronaut Scholar program also provides scholars with mentors, professional and personal development and networking with astronauts, C-suite level executives and industry leaders.   

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
• Must be a Junior or Senior Status.
• Must be enrolled full-time undergraduate student.
• Must be majoring in a STEM degree. 
• Have completed 2 years of full-time study at ERAU. 
• Have intentions to pursue research or advance your field upon completion of their final degrees.  

Nomination Criteria

• Must be nominated by ERAU faculty member who knows the student well enough to identify a special drive or talent that foreshadows a creative career leading to the advancement of scientific knowledge and technology.
• Must be a STEM major going into junior or senior year.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (verified by birth certificate, US passport, or naturalization papers).
• Must have completed two years of full-time study at ERAU and demonstrated exemplary academic performance, as noted in transcripts (Note: Students may be nominated during their second year of full-time study, for a scholarship that will begin in the third year.).
• Should be a full-time student during both semesters of the ASF supported academic year to receive the full scholarship, which is up to $15,000.
• Must have conducted a considerable amount of work outside the classroom in their chosen field of study. This may include laboratory research, cooperative education, internships, relevant military experience, entrepreneurial endeavors, and/or documented independent work resulting in technical papers, patents, or similar work product.