Each year, Montana Space Grant Consortium offers graduate fellowships of $12,500, or matching a student's current award, plus in-state tuition up to six credits for one semester. Montana State University students receive a one-semester full tuition waiver for in-state or out-of-state tuition, thanks to Graduate School support.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount of up to $12,500 or an amount matching the student's current award
- Includes in-state tuition for up to six credits during one semester
- Montana State University students receive a one-semester full tuition waiver for in-state or out-of-state tuition
- Applications open during the third week of January and are due by April 1st for the following academic year
- Award recipients must complete required fellowship paperwork, a final report and a final presentation
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be enrolled full time at a Montana Space Grant Consortium campus
- Must be a graduate student conducting research related to NASA's mission
- Applicants should clearly explain how their research aligns with NASA areas of interest
Application Process
- Complete the online application
- Arrange for one letter of recommendation to be submitted
- Prepare and upload a research statement with a maximum length of four pages
- Prepare and upload a personal statement with a maximum length of two pages
- Upload a resume or curriculum vitae
- Submit an unofficial graduate school transcript
- Submit all application materials by April 1st for consideration for the following academic year
- If selected, complete the required award acknowledgment paperwork before beginning the fellowship
- At the end of the fellowship term, submit a final report of at least two pages and complete an oral or poster presentation
Awards are made on a competitive basis to graduate students working on research projects in fields of study relevant to NASA's mission (see below). Students interested in a competitive application should highlight how their project is related to a NASA areas of interest.