The 2015 scholarship applications are now open for Space Camp. The scholarship program is managed by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Foundation. Full scholarships cover tuition, room & board for any weeklong, individual camp programs and are good for one year. Transportation and incidentals are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. All applicants must be 4th – 12th grade students.
Applicants may apply in one of four categories - Financial Need, Special Needs, Academic Achievement, or Leadership. Each applicant must answer two essay questions, design a mission patch, describe a science project using the scientific method, and provide three letters of recommendation. A selection committee reviews applications and scholarships are awarded based on available funding.
CATEGORY GUIDELINES:
- Financial Need/Disadvantaged - applicants in this category must either be in a low income family or receiving government assistance.
- Special Needs - applicants in this category must have a learning challenge and/or physical challenge.
- Academic Achievement - applicants in this category must have excelled academically AND/OR be participating in a gifted program.
- Leadership – applicants in this category must demonstrate exceptional leadership in school and/or community.
To begin your scholarship application, please click here.