About
The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) is a NASA-funded program housed at the University of North Dakota that connects students and faculty with NASA and STEM research and education opportunities. The consortium provides funding for scholarships, fellowships, internships, mini-grants, and competition teams to eligible U.S. citizens enrolled in or employed by NDSGC affiliate colleges and universities, as well as North Dakota K-12 public schools, museums, and non-profits. The program supports aerospace and STEM education initiatives across the state of North Dakota.
Funding Opportunities
Travel Grants
The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium Travel Grants provide financial assistance to students presenting STEM or NASA-relevant research at conferences, attending STEM professional development workshops, or participating in interactive STEM conferences. The grants cover associated costs including airfare, ground transportation, per diem, lodging, registration fees, and other travel-related expenses. Virtual registration fees are also accepted. Each travel grant request is limited to $2,500 and is awarded competitively based on individual assessment. Students are eligible to receive one travel grant per degree program, and travel grant applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the conference or workshop. If awarded, travel and funding arrangements must be made at least two weeks prior to the event. International travel is not supported.
Student Mini-Grants
Mini-grants are available for undergraduate and graduate students who are completing STEM- or NASA-relevant research that directly affects their thesis, dissertation, or a similar culminating project that enables them to graduate. These mini-grants will be awarded each semester and may include materials funding other than laptops and computers. Students who have already completed research through the NDSGC, having earned a fellowship, mini-grant, or internship, are eligible to apply to cover publication fees under this mini-grant program. However, no travel is supported. All funds must be spent within the semester they are awarded. The program is offered by the North Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium to support students at affiliated institutions in North Dakota conducting research in STEM or NASA-relevant fields. Note: Student mini-grants are currently paused and no applications are being accepted.
North Dakota Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarships
The North Dakota Space Grant provides scholarship funding for outstanding undergraduate students at affiliate schools throughout North Dakota. Each NDSGC affiliate school identifies its qualified applicants and submits awardee information to the NDSGC. Scholarships are designed for students pursuing degrees that will build, sustain, and deploy a skilled, high-performing, and diverse workforce that meets the current and emerging needs of NASA, North Dakota, and the nation. Scholarships may be awarded in both the fall and spring semesters. Students must be enrolled at an NDSGC Affiliate College or University other than NDSU or UND, be a U.S. Citizen, be in good academic standing, and be pursuing a STEM or STEM Education degree. Nursing majors are ineligible for NDSGC scholarships per NASA rules and regulations.
Pearl I. Young Scholarship
The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium established the prestigious Pearl I. Young Space Grant Award for a student at the University of North Dakota. This $2,500 award honors the ideals of scholarship as exemplified by Pearl I. Young. Undergraduate and graduate students who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply, with applicants ideally being involved in a research project of NASA relevance. Pearl I. Young grew up in North Dakota and graduated from UND in 1919 as a Phi Beta Kappa with a triple major in physics, mathematics, and chemistry. After teaching physics at UND, she accepted an appointment at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Hampton, Virginia, where she was hired as a technical employee and physicist for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), the agency that later became NASA. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate high levels of service to the STEM community through various engagements, programming, and/or research. Recipients must be enrolled at the University of North Dakota, be U.S. citizens, maintain good academic standing, and be pursuing a STEM or STEM Education degree. The scholarship emphasizes community engagement, overcoming adversity in STEM, and breaking down barriers for others in STEM fields. The application process requires a comprehensive resume, letter of recommendation, and five essays addressing topics including problem-solving experiences, academic and career goals, overcoming systemic barriers, helping others in STEM, and advising younger individuals about STEM careers. The deadline is February 15th annually.
Tribal College Scholarship
The Tribal College Scholarship is designed to encourage and support tribal college students interested in pursuing STEM degrees and continuing their education. To assist students in their goals, the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium offers five scholarships, each worth $2,500, to students at the five tribal colleges in North Dakota: United Tribes Technical College, Sitting Bull Community College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Turtle Mountain Community College, and Cankdeska Cikana Community College. The scholarship supports students in good academic standing who are pursuing STEM or STEM Education degrees, with the aim of encouraging continued education and career development in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. This program specifically serves tribal college students in North Dakota, providing financial support to help them achieve their educational goals.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 8
- Active Now
- 5
- Source Domain
- ndspacegrant.und.edu
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