The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP) invites applications from U.S. citizens for undergraduate funding awards. These awards are offered to students majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or STEM education fields. Stipends available under this program are limited to students attending Alaska institutions of higher education. Women, under-represented minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Details
- Undergraduate funding awards for STEM and STEM education majors
- Available only to students attending Alaska institutions of higher education
- Encourages hands-on research projects to complement classroom education
- More than $700,000 awarded to students in the past seven years
- Promotes professional development, academic achievement, and workforce preparation in STEM
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be enrolled at an Alaska institution of higher education
- Must be majoring in a STEM or STEM education field
- Women, under-represented minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
Application Process
- Complete the Alaska Space Grant Program application form
- Prepare and submit a research proposal or description of your project
- Provide transcripts or academic records demonstrating enrollment in a STEM or STEM education program
- Submit any additional required documentation by the program’s deadline
- Await review and selection by the Alaska Space Grant Program committee
Over the past seven years the Alaska Space Grant Program has given more than $700,000 in awards to students in Alaska. Alaska Space Grant awards are aimed to encourage undergraduate research in science, technology engineering and math (STEM) fields and help students round out their classroom education with hands on experience to provide a higher quality of education and prepare students to work in STEM fields after they graduate.
