COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, 23rd October 2024– As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Space Force Association (SFA) is dedicated to fostering dialogue and debate related to the U.S. Space Force. We provide a platform for space professionals to share their ideas, insights, and research on the advancement of spacepower. The Future Space Professionals Scholarship welcomes applicants from STEM programs within 24 months of graduation.
The Future Space Professionals Scholarship Fund aims to support undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) during their junior or senior years. This scholarship seeks to inspire students from diverse backgrounds to pursue STEM education, laying the groundwork for future careers as space professionals in industry, government, or the U.S. Space Force. The SFA believes that a diverse community of space professionals enhances our collective strength in achieving spacepower objectives.
Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Be enrolled, full-time or part-time, at an accredited university.
2. Be pursuing a degree in a STEM field.
3. Be within 24 months of their projected graduation date.
4. Maintain a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
5. Have the intent to enter the space professional community upon graduation, which includes roles in STEM fields relevant to spacepower across industry, government, private ventures, or the U.S. Space Force.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following documents to the Director of the Space Education Committee at SFAScholarships@ussfa.org by November 5, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time:
1. A completed application form in PDF format, which can be found online: https://ussfa.org/programs/scholarship-program/.
2. A statement of intent detailing their commitment to entering the space professional community.
Additionally, each applicant must obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member in their STEM department. This letter should outline the applicant’s qualifications for the scholarship, the faculty member’s relationship with the applicant, and a confirmation of the applicant’s GPA. Recommendations should also be submitted to SFAScholarships@ussfa.org by the same deadline.