Astronaut Scholarship
Background
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awarded its first seven scholarships in 1986. Each founding Mercury 7 astronaut sponsored a $1,000 scholarship and they then began to fundraise to support future scholarships. Each astronaut would donate proceeds from their speaking engagements and shared the ASF mission wherever they went to raise awareness of both the mission and the scholarship program.
Today, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards more than 60 scholarships valued up to $15,000 to each selected scholar. The ASF scholarship award is just the beginning for our Astronaut Scholars, and their selection is the beginning of a life-long relationship with astronauts, alumni, and great leaders who span academia, technical research, and corporate leadership.
Application Information
Eligibility:
- Major: STEM field*, with plans to pursue research or otherwise advance their field after completion of degrees.
- Class Standing: Sophomore or Junior (scholarship to be awarded in Junior or Senior year, respectively)
- Citizenship/Residency: U.S. citizen (native born or naturalized)
*Students intending to pursue a practice in professional medicine are not eligible for the scholarship. However, those intending to perform biomedical research are eligible.
The UArizona Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships selects our campus nominee(s) each year. Interested students should schedule an appointment with ONCS staff to learn more about this and other scholarship opportunities.
Past Recipients
- Zach Schlamowitz, 2022
- Eric Hansen, 2013