Getting a degree is the most valuable asset to your career, and these astronomy scholarships can help you get there affordably.
Getting a degree is the most valuable asset to your career, and these astronomy scholarships can help you get there affordably.
With the average cost of tuition in the United States exceeding $16,000 per year, the college experience is an enormous investment. Still, the rewards outweigh the expenses, and pursuing a degree in astronomy will prove that. Americans with bachelor's degrees have an average lifetime earnings of $1.3 million more than those with only a GED or high school equivalent*.
To help your own cause, you can start by exploring the 6 astronomy scholarships listed below. There are many astronomy scholarships awarded to students like you that have an intended career path in astronomy. Search below amongst the total $48,500 available in astronomy scholarships — there's bound to be an opportunity perfect for you.
* Source: Georgetown University Report
Astronomer Scholarship Results
6 Matching Scholarships
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- 7500
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
Deadline: January 27 | Amount: Up to $7,500
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
- 35000
GBT Student Support Program
Deadline: Varies | Amount: Up to $35,000
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
- 0
Graduate Summer Student Research Assistantship
Deadline: February 1 | Amount: Up to $672 per week stipend plus travel expenses
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
- 1000
Jack Horkheimer Award
Deadline: March 31 | Amount: Up to $1,000 plus travel expenses
Astronomical League
- 5000
MESBEC Program
Deadline: March 15, April 15 and September 15 | Amount: $500-$5,000
Catching the Dream
- 0
Undergraduate Summer Student Research Assistantship
Deadline: February 1 | Amount: Up to $672 per week stipend plus travel expenses
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
