Mary W. Jackson Undergraduate Scholarship Grant

The Mary W. Jackson Undergraduate Scholarship, offered by the AIAA Foundation, provides $10,000 to support students pursuing studies in aerospace sciences. Honoring NASA mathematician Mary W. Jackson, this scholarship aims to enhance access to educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 and be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution. This initiative reflects AIAA's commitment to fostering diversity and innovation in the aerospace sector.

Mary W. Jackson Scholarship
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has launched a $10,000 undergraduate scholarship honoring the late NASA mathematician and aerospace engineer, Mary W. The scholarship was created to provide even greater access to opportunity for the best students studying in the aerospace sciences and will be available to students studying at institutions in the United States or its territories.

Eligibility

Must be studying a field to enter the aerospace industry
Students from underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to applyApplicants for an AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship shall meet the following eligibility requirements:
Must be a current AIAA Student member in good standingMust have completed at least 1 academic semester of full-time college workUnless otherwise noted, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. Territories
Undergraduate Scholarships
Applicants shall not have, or subsequently receive any other scholarship which, when combined with the AIAA Foundation award, would provide a stipend greater than their tuition plus educational expenses (such as books, lab fees, room, board, etc.) estimated by the educational institution the applicant plans to attendApplicants who receive this scholarship are not restricted from applying in subsequent yearsApplicant must be a full-time undergraduate student during the academic year of the scholarship for at least one semesterApplicants may be students of any nationality, not restricted by the U.S. State Department, in full-time study