Provided by Universities Space Research Association
The USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards provide college scholarship awards to students who have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education, and aeronautics-related sciences. These scholarships are funded solely by donations. USRA presents up to five scholarship awards to undergraduate students each fall as part of its Distinguished Undergraduate Award program. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students attending a four-year accredited college or university that offers courses leading to a degree in science or engineering. Applicants must be within two years of earning a B.S. or a B.A. in a field of science and engineering, including life science and science education by the time the award is received. Scholarship awards are made in the fall, with applications accepted during the summer.
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
5 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be a full-time undergraduate student
Attending a four-year accredited college or university
Offers courses leading to a degree in science or engineering
Must be within two years of earning a B.S. or a B.A. in a field of science and engineering, including life science and science education
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Important
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