Community College STEM Scholarships Grant

The Community College STEM Scholarships, provided by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, offer $2,000 to support full-time students in STEM fields at Virginia community colleges. Designed for those pursuing careers in technology and aerospace, these scholarships encourage underrepresented groups to apply. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and complete at least one semester of coursework. This initiative aims to enhance the STEM workforce and promote diversity in technical fields.

NOTE: Students must apply during their second semester of freshman year of community college enrollment for an award that will begin in the sophomore year.
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC): Partnering with NASA, Industry, and Institutions to Provide STEM Education, Promote STEM Research, and Prepare a Diverse STEM Workforce.
We provide FREE scholarships, fellowships, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) courses and programs, internships with NASA and industry, NASA summer academies, educator professional development, and STEM research.
The Community College STEM Scholarship provides a one-year, non-renewable award of $2,000 for students enrolled full time during the award period at one of Virginia’s Community Colleges. Students must be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field and be interested in pursuing a career that supports NASA’s mission including careers in the aerospace sector.
Goals
Encourage students engaged in associate degree programs who are preparing for careers in technology fields essential to America’s industrial and technological competitiveness, particularly those with aerospace and STEM relevanceIncrease participation of underrepresented minorities, females, and students with disabilities in aeronautics, space, and STEM fieldsImplement the goals of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and NASA

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizenCurrently enrolled in a Virginia community college and have completed at least one semester of coursework (minimum of 9 credit hours) at the time of applicationBe enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) during the award periodMajoring in a STEM program of studyGrade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Ineligibility

Allied Health Sciences majors are not eligible for this program.