Grants & Funding

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)

Published Date: September 17, 2003

Program Information

Program Name:

NASA/NACME Undergraduate Student Award for Research (USAR)

Program URL:

http://www.nacme.org/university/nasa.html

Program Year:

2004

Program Description:

Since 1998, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and NACME have partnered to provide enriched scholarships to students at select institutions. This program is administered by NACME under the direction of the NASA Glenn Research Center. Through the NASA/NACME Undergraduate Student Award for Research (USAR), we strive to enhance enrollment and retention in disciplines relevant to NASA's mission by providing financial aid and support services at designated minority institutions. The goal of the program is to serve both minority serving institutions and high achieving students who have financial need.

Program Restrictions:

Candidates for USAR must attend one of the 19 select institutions and be nominated by the university's NASA liaison. Please see the NACME website for a list of selected institutions. Undergraduate students majoring in mathematics, computer science, the sciences (life, physical, environmental,chemical, medical) or engineering may be considered. All applicants must: Possess an average grade point of 3.0 or better; Be enrolled in one of the majors relevant to NASA's mission; Have earned no more than 39 credit hours (rising junior); Demonstrate financial need as certified by the financial aid office; Be a US Citizen.

Public Contact Information

Supported Components and Scientific Fields

Supported Components:

Student Research Opportunities and Broadening Access, Student Scholarships

General Fields Supported:

Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Science

Specific Fields Supported:

Astronomy, Biochemistry/Structural Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Computer Sciences, Ecology/Environmental Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Geology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience

Program Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

Students

If organizations may apply, check which ones:

None provided

If students may apply, check which ones:

Grade 13, Grade 14, Grade 15

Are awards targeted to a specific population group?

Yes

If yes, check those that apply:

Minorities, General, Economically Disadvantaged

Is this program limited to organizations or residents within the United States?

Yes

Are awards targeted to people in specific U.S. states?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Are awards targeted to a specific region within a state?

Yes

If yes, specify

Please see Web site for specific colleges in these states

Application Process and Program Award Term

Application Process, Initial Contact or Approach:

Other (specify): Must be nominated by your school's NASA Liaison.

Application Details:

Contact your University NASA Liaison for more information. Nominations are usually made between March and May each year.

Application Deadline(s)?:

No

If yes, date(s):

Deadline Comments:

Please see your school's NASA Liaison for application information.

Award Duration:

Fixed, One year award is renewable for up to 3 years.