The Viriginia Space Grant Consortium now has open the 2013-14 Undergraduate STEM Research Scholarship Program to rising juniors and seniors attending one of 5 Virginia Space Grant Consortium member institutions.  Some details are posted below and for more information and the application please visit:  http://vsgc.odu.edu/sf/undergrad/index.shtml


DEADLINE:  APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 P.M. EST FEBRUARY 8, 2013

DETAILS:

Awards are one-year, non-renewable scholarships. Students may apply for the following:

* A $3,000 student stipend during the 2013–14 academic year and/or
* A $3,500 stipend during summer 2013 or 2014 (must be specified in application) plus,
* $1,000 research allocation for materials and travel to support research activities conducted
   during the academic year and/or
* $1,000 research allocation during the summer 2013 or 2014 (if doing summer research).

The maximum award per year cannot exceed $8,500. This is a competivite scholarship program, funded by NASA and the Commonwealth of Virginia contributions, with the goals of:

* Promoting undergraduate aerospace research while recognizing high academic achievement
   and promise

* Increasing participation of underrepresented minorities, females and students with
  disabilities in aerospace-related careers

* Implementing the goals of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and the National Aeronautics
   and Space Administration

Eligibility:

* Must be U.S. citizen
* Must enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours) at one of the five Virginia  
   Space Grant Consortium member institutions
* Must have completed at least two years of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and
  math) undergraduate program and be classified as a junior or senior during the 2013-2014
  academic year (must have at least junior status by summer 2013 if choosing this option)
* Must be in a program of study demonstrating an interest in aerospace or supporting NASA's
   mission
* Must have a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale