Astronomer Scholarships

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 $49,250 available in astronomy scholarships — there's bound to be an opportunity perfect for you.

* Source: Georgetown University Report

• ^$7.5K

  Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

  Deadline: January (last Friday) | Amount: Up to $7,500

  Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation

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• ^$35K

  GBT Student Observing Support (SOS) Program

  Deadline: June 5 | Amount: Up to $35,000

  National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)

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• Varies

  Graduate Summer Student Research Assistantship

  Deadline: February 1 | Amount: Varies

  National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)

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  Undergraduate Summer Student Research Assistantship

  Deadline: February 1 | Amount: Varies

  National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)

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