Scholarships

AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship

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Marillyn Hewson

AIAA is awarding one $10,000 scholarship to a female high school senior who is intending to pursue an engineering major at a college or university in the United States or one of its territories.

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Applications for the AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship open 1 September and close on 31 December at 2359 hrs ET. For questions,  email studentprogram@aiaa.org.


 Eligibility Requirements

Currently enrolled high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace STEM Major in one of the following majors:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics

Minimum high school GPA of 2.50/4.00

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must Demonstrate Financial Need

Should demonstrate an interest in a career in the aerospace defense sector

 Application Documents

Transcript showing your G.P.A. out of a 4.0 scale

A 500-1,000 word essay specifying your career objectives and the academic program you want to follow to achieve them

Letter of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or professional references. Letters from friends or family will not be accepted.

A resume

AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship

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Roger W. Kahn

AIAA is awarding up to four $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who enroll in an engineering major at a college or university!

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Applications for the AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarships open 1 September and close on 31 December at 2359 hrs ET.  For questions, email  K-12STEM@aiaa.org.


 Eligibility Requirements

Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or STEM major at a college or university (must provide proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship funds)

Minimum high school GPA of 3.5

Demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities

Must have an AIAA High School Membership – It’s Free!

Underrepresented students encouraged to apply

 Application Documents

Transcript that shows high school unweighted GPA using the 4.0 scale

1-page statement that describes STEM-related studies and/or extracurricular activities

Letter of recommendation from STEM educator or mentor

Application form

AIAA and Club for the Future’s Resilient Student Scholarship

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One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is enrolling in a STEM program at a college, university, or 2-year technical institution. The winner will also receive a mentor from AIAA’s professional members to help guide the student to achieve a career in aerospace.

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Applications for the AIAA and Club for the Future’s Resilient Student Scholarship open 7 November and close on 31 January at 2359 hrs ET. For questions, email K-12STEM@aiaa.org.


 Eligibility Requirements

Currently enrolled high school senior intending to pursue a STEM degree at a college, university, or technical institution.

Must be attending a U.S. institution in the fall

Should demonstrate financial need

 Application Documents

Transcript or most recent report card showing your G.P.A. out of a 4.0 scale

Brief description of your interest and experience with STEM subjects and a short (500 word) personal essay. 

Letter of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or professional references.

Past Events
  • HS-Student-Scholarships-Info-Session-graphic-thumbnail AIAA High School Student Scholarships Info Session

    14 September 2023 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Online

    Discover the scholarships and benefits available to high school students through AIAA's free student membership! Enjoy this recording to hear from last year's scholarship winners, AIAA Student Branch leaders, and staff.