National Space Club Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by National Space Club

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From 2013 onwards, The National Space Club and Foundation has provided a student with the chance to deliver the main speech at the annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, a highly esteemed event in the space industry. To qualify, the student should be planning to embark on a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) sectors, display strong academic prowess, and have excellent public speaking skills.

Besides the honor of speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the chosen student will also be granted a scholarship worth $20,000. This scholarship is open to a U.S. citizen. It's available to high school seniors through to graduate students enrolled at an approved educational institution in the United States, who are committed to pursuing a career in the STEM sectors.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Both high school seniors and graduate students are eligible for the scholarship.
• The candidate should be intent on pursuing a STEM career and plan to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or university for a course related to STEM, preferably with a focus on space.
• The $20,000.00 scholarship must be utilized for the 2026-2027 academic year tuition fees.
• The candidate must not have previously delivered a speech at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.

Important Notes

• The completed application and video should be uploaded on the National Space Club and Foundation website by 11:59:59 PM EST on Monday, November 17, 2025.
• The unofficial transcript and recommendation letters must be merged into a single PDF, which can be done via a scanner or at a print shop like Kinkos. Be aware that the National Space Club might request original stamped/signed copies of the transcript during the application process.
• If selected to proceed, the scholarship recipient must be ready to have a live audition with the NSCF executive committee through a video conference in early January 2026.
• The recipient must be prepared to deliver a speech at the 2026 Goddard Memorial Dinner on March 13, 2026. The National Space Club and Foundation will cover travel and accommodation expenses for the recipient and one guest.
• The scholarship check will be issued to the recipient's college or university, payable to the same, no later than June 27, 2026.
• Only the winner will be notified on December 12, 2025. Applicants can check www.spaceclub.org to find out who won the scholarship.