NASA-MUST Scholarship Program

NASA-MUST Scholarship Program
Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology

MUST (Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology) is a prestigious program created to support the best and brightest students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines.

Program participants receive a scholarship, NASA internship, mentors, and access to a wealth of professional development opportunities.
The program offers:

* A one year competitive scholarship covering up to one-half of tuition and fees, not to exceed $10,000 per academic year. The scholarship is renewable through the student's junior year provided that all eligibility criteria continue to be met.
* Support from MUST P.A.S.S. (Professional and Academic Support System) providing scholars with access to tutors, scientific and academic mentors, and professional development/leadership training.
* A maximum stipend of $7,000 to participate in a summer research experience at a NASA Center. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a paid internship at one of ten nationwide NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) centers.
* Invaluable resources, insight, and experience to further STEM education and career aspirations from the MUST Consortium, comprised of three member organizations: the Hispanic College Fund, the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation, and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

Eligibility requirements:

* Must be a U.S. citizen. Students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals from rural and low-income communities) are encouraged to apply.
* Must reside in the United States or a U.S. Territory and hold full-time academic status at an accredited college or university.
* Must be a rising college freshman, sophomore or junior during the time of application. Students with senior status are not eligible.
* Must earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (un-weighted).
* Must be pursuing a physical science, technology, engineering, or mathematics degree.

NASA MUST Scholarship opens November 1, 2008, click here to apply
Deadline for Applications: February 2, 2009