ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW • Founded in 1984 by the Mercury 7 Astronauts • Over 430 Astronaut Scholars recognized • Provided more than $4.2 million in scholarships • Partner with 34 universities across the country • Provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education and inspiration to more than 5,000 students and general public annually
THE TRAJECTORY TO BECOME AN ASTRONAUT SCHOLAR Nominated by faculty; chosen by ASF Committee Graduate research as undergrad Upper level Classmen
ASTRONAUT SCHOLAR SUPPORT… • Financial Support, $10,000 for educational needs • Mentorship Opportunity • Internship Opportunity • Professional Development • Alumni networking events and meet-ups • Participation and presentations at annual Tech Conference • Lifelong engagement and member of the Astronaut Scholar Honor Society
RECOGNIZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS… • Validation of work by their heroes • Helps candidate to standout for other scholarships and research funding • Inspiration and drive to continue to strive for greatness • Awe-inspiring, life changing experience (quoted by Astronaut Scholars) • Presented with awards as new scholars and alumni
SCHOLAR VIDEO
GET INVOLVED… Attend an event • Space Rendezvous | Astronaut Autograph Show • Nov 10-12, 2016 • Astronaut Hall of Fame Gala • May 2017 • Tomorrow’s Visionaries Gala featuring Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence (Washington, D.C.) • September 2017 • Meet & Greets • Visionary Circle
• Mentors for Innovative Leader Mentor Program • Professional Development Activities • Committees • Ambassadors – Help spread the word about ASF! • Event activities • Office support
WWW.ASTRONAUTSCHOLARSHIP.ORG 321-449-4876
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