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Stem Bridge Scholarship Program

Virginia Space Grant Consortium

The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is a coalition of five Virginia colleges and universities, NASA, state educational agencies and other institutions representing diverse STEM education and research. VSGC offers a wide range of student opportunities including fellowships, scholarships, internships, research experiences, and student flight projects.

Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) provides STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Bridge Scholarships of $2,000 to students who will be sophomores or juniors. Students from any federally recognized minority group in STEM and enrolled full-time in a program of STEM at one of the five Virginia Space Grant member universities are strongly encouraged to apply. The scholarship program introduces students to the STEM pipeline as well as NASA and VSGC internships. Students make connections to current VSGC scholars, fellows, faculty and research related to NASA’s mission.

Deadline

March 15

AI Based Application Success Predictor

From past award cycles and guidance:

✔ Relevance to NASA / aerospace mission:
Projects describing how the research contributes to NASA priorities (e.g., science, exploration systems, aeronautics) are more competitive.

✔ Strong mentorship:
Having a committed faculty mentor with relevant expertise strengthens proposals.

✔ Clear and feasible research design:
Even at undergraduate levels, proposals that articulate achievable milestones and methodologies stand out.

✔ Academic performance:
Higher GPA and strong academic records are consistent with selection advantages.

✔ Institutional endorsement:
Graduate fellowships often require matching funds from the department, indicating institutional commitment.

🛠 Practical Application Tips

✔ Start early: Most VSGC deadlines are in late February–March annually.
✔ Engage a mentor early: Develop your research proposal with faculty guidance.
✔ Tailor to NASA relevance: Explicitly link your work to NASA mission goals.
✔ Gather strong references: Select recommenders who can speak to your research potential.
✔ Emphasise impact: Articulate how your research contributes to STEM and aerospace fields.

🔍 Summary: VSGC Competitive Support

Program	Target	Focus	Typical Award
Undergrad STEM Research Scholarship	Undergraduate STEM students	Faculty-mentored research with NASA relevance	Up to $8,500
Graduate STEM Research Fellowship	Graduate STEM students	NASA-related research enhancement	$6,000 (renewable)
STEM Bridge Scholarships	Sophomore/Junior undergraduates	STEM engagement & research pathway	$2,000
Community College STEM Scholarships	Community college STEM students	Early STEM support	$2,000

🔍 When VSGC Opportunities Are a Good Fit

✔ You are a STEM undergraduate or graduate student at a VSGC member institution and want research funding.
✔ You have a faculty-mentored project with NASA or aerospace relevance.
✔ You seek scholarship/fellowship support to enhance research experience and career trajectory in aerospace/STEM.
✔ You aim to gain hands-on STEM experience and connect with NASA/industry internships.

Specialties

Artificial Intelligence

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizen

•Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (minimum 12 credit hours) at one of the 5 Virginia Space Grant Consortium member institutions.

•Must have completed the first-course of their STEM major and have at least 2 years of study remaining. •Grade point average of at least 3.0

•Must be a STEM major and demonstrate an interest in STEM and in supporting NASA’s mission.

*Allied Health Science, Psychology (except human factors), and Business majors are not eligible for this scholarship

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Virginia Space Grant Consortium

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite 2222 Hampton, Virginia 23666 • vsgc.odu.edu • Phone: 757.766.5210

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