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NASA Student Internships

Due dates vary by program - Please check the program website.

For a list of NASA-related internships, see our 2010 internships website.
  • General Information
    • Awards: The SCSGC may provide support for qualified junior and senior college students to participate in various research and internship programs offered by NASA’s Centers, such as: the NASA Academy programs, The Undergraduate Research Program (USRP) at Langley, a NASA Contracting Internship Program (NCIP), Langley’s LARSS program, ESMD programs, JPL Internships or independent research project at a NASA Center. These programs enable undergraduate students to work for 10 weeks on-site at a NASA Center with a mentor. The programs are designed for technically oriented students with an interest in gaining knowledge, awareness and a greater appreciation for research activities and its affects in the real world. These internship supplements will be used to support a student’s work and/or to supplement travel expenses to a NASA Center. The amount of the student stipend award depends upon the program for which the student is accepted. The actual stipend amounts are determined by each program and Center.

    • Selection of Awardees: The awards are determined by the South Carolina Space Grant Consortium Director and the Space Grant Campus Directors. Selection for the awards are based on: 1) the academic qualifications of the applicant, 2) two letters of recommendation, 3) description of past activities, current interests, and future plans concerning a space science or aerospace related field and 4) faculty sponsorship.

      You must be selected for your NASA internship program by that program’s admissions committee to receive award funding. You MUST apply to us for FUNDING for your internship stipend. Acceptance into a NASA center internship program does not guarantee SC Space Grant Consortium funding for your travel and stipend.

    • Eligibility: Students must:
      1. Have applied or have been accepted into a NASA Center internship program;
      2. Be a citizen of the United States;
      3. Attend a consortium member institution;
      4. Have sponsorship from a faculty advisor;
      5. Be a rising junior or senior; and
      6. Have an interest in aerospace and space related studies. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the basic sciences, science education, astronomy, planetary science, environmental studies, engineering, fine arts, and journalism.

    • Equal Opportunity: Applicants will not be denied consideration on grounds of race, creed, color, age, sex, or handicap. We encourage women and minorities to apply.

    • Obligation to the Government: While students who receive support through the National Space Grant Program do not incur any formal obligations to the government of the United States, the objectives of the program clearly will be best served if graduates from the program pursue further study or careers in science, technology, and engineering fields and support areas. *As required by NASA, all awardees will be tracked through their first year of employment.

    • Obligation to the SC Space Grant Consortium: All award recipients must present their findings to a conference with in 1 year of the completion of the project. All award recipients must send a written report of their project and all presentation dates to the SC Space Grant Consortium with in 1 year of the completion of the project.

    • DEADLINE: The NASA Programs have different application deadlines. Submit your application for funding for our office by the due date for your specific NASA program application.

  • Application Requirements:
    1. Research Project Essay - In two pages or less describe: a) why you are applying; b) career goals; c) how you will contribute to the appropriate research topic; d) results/experience envisioned for research, and e) any past experiences NASA related research.
    2. Two (2) letters of recommendation - one from your faculty sponsor and the other from your teacher or employer.
    3. Your college transcript(s).
    4. Your resume, of past schools and work experience.
For more information, please contact: Ms. Tara B. Scozzaro, MPA Program Manager
phone: (843) 953-5463 | email: scozzarot@cofc.edu

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program
Last Updated: November 5, 2009
Curator: Tara Scozzaro

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