Applying to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

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TTU Scholarship Universe deadline: November 30, 2026
ASF Internal deadline: Mid/late March each year
Term: Students may be awarded one or two years of funding for undergraduate work, depending on when they apply.
Amount of support: Scholars will be awarded up to $15,000 per year for education-related expenses.
Number of scholarships: Texas Tech will have two scholars in residence at a time.  

Eligibility

• Students must be citizens of the United States.
• Students must be entering their junior or senior year at the time of application.
• Students MUST be nominated by a faculty member who knows the nominee personally and well. Students may ask for a nomination.

Application Procedure

Students can apply through the Texas Tech Scholarship Universe platform. Candidates will be required to submit a nomination letter, one letter of recommendation and a short personal statement as a part of the application. The STEM CORE selection committee will select up to eight applicants to move forward to the ASF. 

If you have questions, please visit our FAQ Page. 

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

ASF was founded in 1986 and awarded its first seven scholarships in honor of its founding members, the Mercury 7 Astronauts — Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Walter Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton. Each founding member sponsored a $1,000 scholarship and began to fundraise to support future scholarships by donating proceeds from their speaking engagements. The incredible efforts of these legends have shaped ASF’s mission to support and reward exceptional college students pursuing degrees in STEM fields. Over the past 40 years, more than $10 million has been awarded to more than 900 students.

More information about ASF can be found at https://www.astronautscholarship.org/.

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