Application Procedure

1)     Complete all sections of the Application Form

The application is available in an electronic format in either MS Word format (DOC) or Adobe Acrobat format (PDF).  Please download the application  at the OSGC website at the following URLs (choose save file as to download):

http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/undergraduateapplication.doc http://spacegrant.oregonstate.edu/undergraduateapplication.pdf 

2)     If you are unable to access the form electronically, or would like to request a paper copy, contact the Oregon Space Grant office by email at: mailto:spacegrant@oregonstate.edu or by phone at: (541) 737-2414. Please allow one week for delivery of forms.

3)     Attach the following supporting documentation to the application

§  Letter of Intent:  Indicate your career goals as they relate to NASA and how this scholarship will contribute to those goals.  Describe how your career choice will benefit the aerospace community at large.  Include other information that you believe qualifies you for scholarship consideration. (Suggested length 250-300 words)

§  Student Resume: Include relevant employment, education, and extra-curricular activities.  Resume should also provide current contact information including email, phone, and mailing address.

§  Two Current Letters of Recommendation: Letters should specifically address your qualifications for this scholarship and must be submitted on letterhead with complete contact information and signature. Inclusion of letters with the application package is preferred, although, if sent separately, will be accepted provided they are received by the stated deadline.

o    Note: If sent electronically (either with the application package or separately) the letter must be sent from the email account of the individual making the recommendation or submitted as a signed, scanned document.

§  Academic Transcript: An unofficial transcript printed from the student account of the college or university website is acceptable.

4)     Submit one original of the completed application package (no later than Friday, December 19, 2008  Friday, January 16, 2009)

By email:  mailto:spacegrant@oregonstate.edu

Subject: Undergraduate Scholarship Application

- OR -

By mail:    Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

Attn: Undergraduate Scholarship Program

92 Kerr Administration Bldg

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2103

Review | Selection Process

The OSGC office evaluates the eligibility of all applications received. Qualified applications will be reviewed by the individual member institutions who will make recommendations for funding to the OSGC Director based on the quality of the applications as reflected in the review criteria.  The final award decision will be at the discretion of the OSGC Director. Preference may be given to women and individuals from under-represented groups.

Review Criteria

Applications are ranked based on the following criteria:

§  Scholastic achievement

§  Aerospace related career goals

§  Strength of recommendations 

Other Requirements

Award recipients agree to:

• Notify OSGC of any changes in mailing address, e-mail address, or telephone number for purposes of progress reports.
• Grant permission to release and/or publish requested recipient information to NASA or other appropriate parties.

For More Information

Contact Us at mailto:spacegrant@oregonstate.edu or by phone at (541) 737-2414