Dear Students,

Please see below and attached for information on the University Space Research Association (USRA) scholarship program.  Applications are being accepted through  August 6th.

Under its Distinguished Undergraduate Awards program, USRA offers scholarships to undergraduates who have shown a career interest in aeronautics or space science research related fields, or in space science education.  Eligible majors include aerospace engineering, astronomy, astrobiology, biophysics, computer science, earth science, electrical or mechanical engineering (with applications to aerospace engineering or space science), geophysics, geology, physics, and space science education.

Students in summer research intern programs in these fields are particularly encouraged to apply.

Awards will be made to undergraduates who will be juniors or seniors in the fall.  Up to five scholarships are available in amount of $5,000 each. 

Applications are now being accepted through Aug 6, 2025.

A flyer about the 2025 Awards is attached for distributing.

Information is also available at https://www.usra.edu/educational-activities-and-opportunities/usra-distinguished-undergraduate-awards.

Applications may be submitted via https://www.hou.usra.edu/usra_scholarships/application/