NASA ACCEPTS AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Undergraduate students in their second year of study will receive up to $15,000 per year for two years and a summer internship with a $10,000 stipend at a NASA center. Graduate students will receive up to $35,000 per year for three years and two summer internships at aNASA center with $10,000 stipends. Scholarship money can be used for tuition and other school-related expenses.

Students who have not committed to a specific academic institution or program may apply. However, if accepted, they must be admitted by fall 2009 into a suitable aeronautical engineering program or related field of study at an accredited U.S. university. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.

NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate works to enhance the state of aeronautics for the nation, transform the U.S. air transportation system, and develop the knowledge, tools andtechnologies to support future air and space vehicles. The directorate's focus is on cutting-edge, fundamental research in traditional aeronautical disciplines, as well as emerging fields with
promising applications to aeronautics.

For specific details about this scholarship program and how to apply, visit:

http://www.asee.org/nasaasp

For more information about NASA aeronautics programs, visit:

http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov

For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov