National Space Club Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by National Space Club
Since its inception in 2013, the National Space Club and Foundation has been providing a unique opportunity for a student to deliver the keynote address at the annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, a highly esteemed event in the space industry. The student, who must be planning to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) fields, should demonstrate academic excellence and possess exceptional public speaking skills.
Alongside the honor of speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the chosen student will also be awarded a scholarship worth $20,000. This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens, ranging from high school seniors to graduate students enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States, who have a clear intention to pursue a career in the STEM fields.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
- The scholarship is open to students from high school seniors to graduate level.
- The applicant must have a clear intention to pursue a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space-related interests.
- The scholarship amount of $20,000 can only be used towards tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.
Important Points to Remember
- The completed application and video must be uploaded to the National Space Club and Foundation website by 11:59:59 PM EST on Monday, November 17, 2025.
- The unofficial transcript and letters of recommendation must be combined into a single PDF. This can be done using a scanner or by visiting a print shop like Kinkos. Please note, the National Space Club reserves the right to request original stamped/signed copies of the transcript at any point during the application process.
- If shortlisted, the applicant must be available for a live audition via video conference with the NSCF executive committee in early January 2026.
- The recipient must be available to speak at the 2026 Goddard Memorial Dinner on March 13, 2026. Travel and lodging for the recipient and one guest will be provided by the National Space Club and Foundation.
- The scholarship check will be issued to the college or university, made payable to the applicable institution no later than June 27, 2026.
- Only the winner will be notified on December 12, 2025. Non-recipients will not receive any notification. Applicants can check www.spaceclub.org for the announcement of the scholarship winner.
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