This KPC campus based scholarship packet is available for the spring 2010 semester and is located online at KPC's website, and at the financial aid office at the Kenai River Campus. This packet is designed so that students can submit one personal essay outlining career and educational goals and complete one application for all scholarships they qualify for. Each scholarship has different criteria, and its important that students are certain that they meet specific requirements for them.

 

For more information on this, and other scholarships available from KPC, see here. 

NASA Academy represents an immersive and integrated multidisciplinary exposure and training, for students with various backgrounds and career aspirations of critical importance to the National aerospace program. The following programs can be applied for here.
 

Work on exiciting projects in geospatial technology! Interact closely with NASA's GIS team. The GIS Internship Program is open to community college, undergraduate, and graduate students majoring in the fields of geography, technology, and civil engeneering with experience in geospatial technology or an interest in devolping their skills in spatial data technology in support of NASA's mission. A student majoring in science, technology, engeneering, and math (STEM), history, archaeology or any other major and demonstrating an interest in working in historical documentation and geospatial technology (GIS) will also be considered. More information is available here.

NASA Langley Research Center invites rising undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in engineering (aeronautical, chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical, systems), and other majors that lend support to NASA's mission in special project areas such as but not limited to accounting, business, public administration, journalism, photography, and media arts to apply for the program.

For complete information on the program, see here

NASA Johnson Space Center National Community College Aerospace Scholars is a pilot program funded by NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) and administered by NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). Community College students from accross the nation who are interested in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathmatics will apply to travel to NASA JSC for a three day experience. This opportunity will provide a hands-on project featuring engineering career possibilities. Selected students will begin the semester commitment with Web-Based preperation proir to visiting JSC. The only cost to the student is a $30 registeration fee; NASA covers travel ( up to $1000), food, and lodging.

 

What is NCAS?

An interactive, online learning experience where students complete Web-based lessons during the school year and travel to NASA JSC for a three day ( May 20-22, 2010) experience where they work with NASA engineers and scientists devolping a fictitious Martian Rover.

 

Who is Eligible?

Community college students from across the nation ( Must be  U.S. citizes).

 

Who pays for NCAS?

There is a one-time, non-refunable $30 registeration fee ( due at the time of acceptance); all travel (up to $1000), room, and food is included.

 

Student Benifits:

* All expense paid trip to NASA for workshop

* Network with other community college students from across the nation

* Discover career opportunities at NASA

 

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