Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Announcement of Opportunity 2008-2009

Purpose:
Scholarships to support outstanding undergraduate students pursuing aerospace, space science, or other interdisciplinary space-related studies or research.

Awards:
Up to $1,500* award for the 2008-2009 academic year.

*Subject to availability of funds.

Requirements:

• U.S. citizen
• enrolled full-time in, admitted to, or applied to any undergraduate program at a WSGC college or university
• minimum 3.0 GPA (Proposals that include a GPA of less than 3.0 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.)
• above average SAT/ACT scores
• completed application packet (see Supporting Materials below)

Supporting Materials Required with Application:

1. Include a maximum two-page statement (single-sided, not folded) containing the following: (a) a clear, concise account of your reasons for seeking this scholarship, (b) evidence of previous interest and experience in space, aerospace, or space-related studies, (c) description of your present interest in the space field, and (d) a description of the program of space-related studies you plan to pursue during the period of this award.
2. Include copies of your high school transcript (incoming Freshmen and Sophomores only)
3. Copy of most recent college transcript. (Unofficial are acceptable.)
4. Append two (2) letters of recommendation: one from your academic advisor or high school advisor (if incoming freshmen), and one from another faculty member or teacher, employer, or aerospace professional of your choice.

Applications:
The Consortium invites applications for Undergraduate Scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Consortium especially encourages applications from members of minority groups, women, and persons with disabilities, and from those pursuing interdisciplinary aerospace studies in, but not limited to, engineering, the sciences, architecture, law, business, nursing and medicine. Award winners will be chosen based on academic performance, space-related promise, and the application. Application forms must be completed for each program, and be accompanied by supporting documentation.

Application Information:
Download application or obtain additional application and information from the Program Office. Submit completed application with all supporting material to:

Steven Dutch
Associate Director for Fellowships
c/o Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Natural and Applied Sciences
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311-7001
Phone: (920) 465-2246
Fax: (920) 465-2376
E-mail: wsgc@uwgb.edu

Postmark Deadline:   February 4, 2008

Award Announcements:   April 7, 2008

Award Recipients