The Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) is pleased to provide undergraduates from our member colleges and universities opportunities to apply for scholarship awards that support their academic goals and recognize their achievements. Applications are now being accepted for a winter term 2006 competition.

Scholarships are open to new and continuing students in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The OSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career goals that impact the aerospace industry. Individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Awards

Scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded through a competitive process at individual member colleges and universities. Note: Students receiving awards in past competitions may apply and receive awards for subsequent competitions.

Dates | Deadlines

For the competitions, dates and deadlines for all member colleges and universities is as follows:

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2006
All application materials, including supporting documentation, must be received at the OSGC office by the stated deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Award Announcement: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 (approx)
Applicants will be notified of the award decision by email no later than the posted award announcement date. The awards will be made payable to the student directly. Note: Award information will be reported to the appropriate Office of Financial Aid and may affect the student's financial aid package.

Award Presentation: Friday, March 17, 2006 (approx)
Awards will be presented by a representative of the member institution.

Eligibility

Scholarships are open to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Enrolled full-time at a member institution during the period of the award
• Pursuing a baccalaureate degree in a science, technology, engineering or math discipline, including math or science education - OR pursuing an associate degree in applied science with intent to pursue a baccalaureate degree in same.
• Good academic standing
• U.S. Citizen

Application Procedure

1) Complete all sections of the Application Form.

The application is available in an electronic format (MS Word). If you are unable to access the form electronically, or would like to request a paper copy, contact the OSGC office by email at: spacegrant@oregonstate.edu or by phone at: (541) 737-2414. Please allow one week for delivery of forms.

2) Attach the following supporting documentation to the application

• Letter of Intent: Indicate your career goals as they relate to NASA and how this scholarship will contribute to those goals. Describe how your career choice will benefit the aerospace community at large. Include other information that you believe qualifies you for scholarship consideration. (Suggested length 250-300 words)
• Resume
• Two Current Letters of Recommendation: Letters should specifically address your qualifications for this scholarship and must be submitted on letterhead with complete contact information and signature. Inclusion of letters with the application package is preferred, although, if sent separately, will be accepted provided they are received by the stated deadline.
  • Note: If sent electronically (either with the application package or separately) the letter must be sent from the email account of the individual making the recommendation or submitted as a signed, scanned document.
• Academic Transcript: An unofficial transcript printed from the student account of the college or university website is acceptable.

3) Submit one original of the completed application package (Note: must be received no later than Tuesday, January 31, 2006. Documentation received by email will qualify as an electronic signature.)

By email:

To: spacegrant@oregonstate.edu
Subject: Undergraduate Scholarship Application

OR

By mail:

Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium
Attn: Undergraduate Scholarship Program
92 Kerr Administration Bldg
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2103

Review | Selection Process

The OSGC office evaluates applications received for eligibility. Those applications that qualify will be reviewed by the individual member institutions who will make recommendations for funding to the OSGC Director based on the quality of the applications as reflected in the review criteria. The final award decision will be at the discretion of the Director. Preference may be given to women and individuals from under-represented groups.

Review Criteria

Applications are ranked based on the following criteria:

• Scholastic achievement
• Aerospace related career goals
• Strength of recommendations

Other Requirements

Award recipients agree to:

• Notify OSGC of any changes in mailing address, e-mail address, or telephone number for purposes of progress reports.
• Grant permission to release and/or publish requested recipient information to NASA or other appropriate parties.