NASA Accepting Applications For Aeronautics Scholarships
WASHINGTON -- NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate is
accepting scholarship applications for the 2011 academic year. The
application deadline is Jan. 17, 2011.
"We want more students to pursue careers in aeronautics," said Jaiwon
Shin, associate administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission
Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "By offering these
scholarships, we are extending to students not just an opportunity to
become familiar with NASA's research, but also an extra dose of
inspiration. Scholarships are an excellent way for us to attract
talented young innovators to our work force."
NASA expects to award 20 undergraduate and five graduate scholarships
to students in aeronautics or related fields. Undergraduate students
entering their second year of study will receive up to $15,000 per
year for two years and the opportunity to receive a $10,000 stipend
by interning at a NASA research center during the summer.
Graduate students will receive up to $35,000 per year for up to three
years, with an opportunity to receive a $10,000 stipend interning at
a NASA research center for up to two consecutive summers.
Students who have not committed to a specific academic institution or
program still may apply. However, if accepted, they must be admitted
by fall 2011 into a suitable aeronautical engineering program or
related field of study at an accredited U.S. university. All
applicants must be U.S. citizens. Scholarship money may be used for
tuition and other school-related expenses.
NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate conducts cutting-edge,
fundamental and integrated systems research in traditional and
emerging disciplines. The intent is to help transform the nation's
air transportation system and to support development of future air
and space vehicles. Goals include improving airspace capacity and
flexibility; aviation safety and aircraft performance; reducing
overall noise, engine emissions and fuel usage.
For details about this scholarship program, including how to apply, visit:
http://nasa.asee.org/
For more information about aeronautics research at NASA, visit:
http://www.aeronautics.nasa.
For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov
Source: NASA
