SpaceKids National Essay Competition
Funding Amount
$8,200+
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Enrolled in public, private, parochial, or home schools
- United States students
Other requirements
- Ages 8-12
- Focus Areas: Space exploration, STEAM+ education
- Essay Topic: "Why I Want to Go to Space"
- Evaluation: All essays reviewed by a minimum of four judges from top space industry organizations
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: *ZERO-G family members are not eligible to participate
Overview
A national essay writing competition for elementary school students in the United States.
Award: Winners receive a flight on the Zero-G Experience® ($8,200+ value), which takes place on a specially designed Boeing 727 airplane that provides zero-gravity experiences.
Geographic Scope: United States (22+ states have participated)
Eligibility:
- Ages 8-12
- Enrolled in public, private, parochial, or home schools
- United States students
- *ZERO-G family members are not eligible to participate
Focus Areas: Space exploration, STEAM+ education
Essay Topic: "Why I Want to Go to Space"
Evaluation: All essays reviewed by a minimum of four judges from top space industry organizations
Recent Winners (2022):
- Milan (Los Angeles, CA)
- Brian (Hamburg, NY)
Historical Participation (2022): Essays received from 22 states and 46 cities; 50% of submissions from girls
Partners: Zero-Gravity Corporation
Contact Information:
- Email: info@spacekids.global
- Phone: +407.629.2630
- Address: 270 West New England Avenue, Winter Park, Florida USA 32789
How to Apply
Application Process
No detailed application instructions provided on the website. Contact SpaceKids Global for current year submission requirements, deadlines, and essay guidelines.
What Spacekids Global Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $21K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $10K–$11K
- By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Orlando, FL.
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Fields of Work
- STEM education
- Youth programs
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