Olin E Teague Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by National Space Club
Established in 1957, the National Space Club and Foundation is a non-profit entity that brings together representatives from the private sector, government, academia, and individuals. The organization's primary objective is to foster the United States' dominance in space, rocketry, astronautics, and associated technologies.
Each year, the Space Club presents a scholarship in honor of the Honorable Olin E. Teague, a Congressional Representative who was a staunch advocate for our national space program. The scholarship aims to inspire promising young individuals to consider careers in aerospace-related fields.
OLIN E. TEAGUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The scholarship, valued at $4,000, is awarded annually to a graduating senior from an accredited U.S. high school who fulfills the following requirements:
A) The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
B) The candidate must be in their final year at an accredited U.S. high school and plan to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or university in the Fall.
C) The candidate must intend to undertake undergraduate or graduate studies in an aerospace-related field.
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Club's Scholarship Committee determines the recipient of the award based on the following:
A) An official high school transcript
B) A minimum of one recommendation letter from a faculty member or mentor in the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
C) A Statement of Intent outlining academic plans leading to a career in aerospace sciences and/or technology; the statement should be at least 500 words but not exceed two pages
D) A research paper with a focus on aerospace applications, minimum five pages (refer to later sections for paper format)
E) Please note: "Research" in this context implies the candidate's involvement in original research, potentially as part of an ongoing project. It does not refer to the process of compiling previously gathered information from various sources.