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Ronald E. McNair Scholarship in Space and Optical Physics
| Scholarship Provider: | National Society of Black Physicists |
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| Application Deadline: | 01/08/2010 |
| Description: | Dr. Ronald McNair and LTCOL Michael P. Anderson were NASA astronauts who perished in separate space shuttle accidents. Dr. McNair was lost in the Challenger accident of 1986 and Colonel Anderson was aboard the Columbia in February 2003. Both were accomplished physicists, friends and supporters of the National Society of Black Physicists, strong family men, and inspirational national treasures. These scholarships are offered in their memory and in the hopes of inspiring the next generation of space explorers. |
| Scholarship Amount: | $1000 |
| Scholarship Website: | http://www.nsbp.org/scholarships/ |
| School Type Requirement: | Four Year College or Research University |
| Applicant Class Requirement: | Junior or Senior |
| Minority Status Requirement: | African American |
| Awards Given: | 1 |
| Length of Award: | One Time Award |
Scholarship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Scholarship Committee Chair National Society of Black Physicists 6704G Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22205 Email: scholarship@nsbp.org Phone: 703-536-4207 Fax: 703-536-4203 |
