Scholarship
National Space Club Keynote Scholarship
National Space Club and Foundation
Award
$20,000 (2025 application page; amounts may vary by year)
Deadline
~Nov 17, 2026
Estimated; confirm on sponsor site
Prestigious STEM scholarship where the selected student delivers the keynote address at the Goddard Memorial Dinner. Requires strong public speaking and a video audition on why you are inspired by space.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school senior, College undergraduate, College graduate
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen
- Fields of study
- Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology
- Essay
- Required
Application requirements
- Complete the online Keynote Scholar application: Apply at spaceclub.org/scholarship when the cycle opens.
- Upload a video on why you are inspired by space: Video must be no longer than three minutes, MPEG-4 with H.264 and AAC, featuring applicant speaking to camera.
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Submit transcript and at least two STEM recommendation letters: Includes statement of intent (150 words or less) on STEM study/career plans.
Essay prompt
- Statement of Intent: A brief statement of 150 words or less on your study/career plans with an emphasis on STEM. 150 words or less
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