STUDENTS: You've worked hard to achieve academic scholarship and we would like to recognize you for it! The Greenbelt Space Chapter invites students who are pursuing STEM careers to apply for the GSC annual scholarship award.
Awardees will be announced on June 18, 2024.
Fundraising Window: April 2 - June 2, 2024
Funding Goal: $5000
This fund will provide scholarships to high school and early college students pursuing STEM careers.
100% of donations will go directly toward student scholarship awards.
The scholarship pays for the student's tuition, fees, and books.
Donations to the NSBE-GSC Annual Scholarship Fund are accepted via:
Cash/Check - Arrange delivery of cash or check to the GSC treasurer or any member of the Executive Board.
Direct Funds Transfer - If you bank at NASA FCU, you can let them know that you would like to make a deposit into the NSBE-GSC account for membership. Be sure to include a note with your first and last name and the reason for the deposit (annual dues, scholarship donation, support )
Cash App - $NSBEGreenbeltChapter. You can download the app from the Apple Store or GooglePlay.
Paypal - Log into PayPal and navigate to 'Send and Request'. Send money to: info@nsbe-gsc.org . Choose the option to send to a friend (This is not a payment for an item or service). If asked for a name to send your payment to, enter: Leslie Garrison-NSBE.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale
Must be a full-time student (no less than 12 credit hours) in the fall semester of the 2024-2025 school year at an accredited college or university in the U.S. as a STEM degree-seeking student (Students pursuing a high school diploma while concurrently taking college courses at an accredited institution are also welcome to apply.)
Must have demonstrated a heightened interest in STEM fields through high school course of study, volunteer opportunities and/or extracurricular activities
Must submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a professional reference, which should clearly communicate any or all of the following items:
Contact information of the recommender and their current/previous role(s) as it relates to the applicant
Applicants demonstrated strengths/skills, why they would be qualified for this scholarship and a specific anecdote(s) to illustrate these abilities
Thoughts on how the applicants strengths/skills are aligned with the Greenbelt Space Chapter's vision and the NSBE mission.
Submit a 250-500 word essay describing the applicant's:
Demonstrated leadership skills in programs, organizations and/or extracurricular activities
Involvement in community service and/or community outreach efforts
Past or present participation in STEM research activities, projects, and/or competitions
Applicants must submit ALL materials as one complete package. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The NSBE-GSC selection process includes a virtual interview with the NSBE-GSC Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview once completed materials are received and reviewed.
Dear NSBE-GSC & SSAI,
Thank you for giving me this opportunity as the recipient of the NSBE Greenbelt Space Chapters scholarship. I am very honored that your foundation reviewed my application and this scholarship will help me in my future career endeavors.
Sincerely, Alicia Williamson Alicia Williamson
Dear NSBE-GSC and SSAI,
I am extremely honored to have been a recipient of the NSBE GSC scholarship. Being someone who has been a member of NSBE jr. throughout middle and high school this scholarship means a lot. Through this letter I would like to express my extreme gratitude to NSBE GSC as well as its generous donors. I would also like to thank the coaches over at NSBE Fire jr. for being amazing mentors and helping me get to where I am today.
My future goals include majoring in computer graphic technology where I one day hope to become a virtual reality developer. As I am writing this thank you letter I am currently in the middle of election season and running to be the SGA freshman class Treasurer.