Scholarships made possible by a fund established by relatives and friends of Lt. Col. Charles P. Downer, Jr. are restricted to students in the Department of Aerospace Engineering. Scholarships are awarded for the fall and spring semesters of each school year on the basis of satisfactory academic record, participation in technical and professional organizations, definite interest in flying, and/or anticipation of a career in aviation. Participation in Air Force ROTC is a desirable, but not mandatory, criterion. The scholarships are available to juniors and seniors only. A student who is a recipient in his or her junior year will be eligible for consideration the following year. Students are eligible to apply from the beginning of the second semester of their sophomore year. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 per year and is distributed in the amount of $500 per semester.

The recipient of the Shurlds scholarship must be majoring in Aerospace Engineering and be a junior during the next academic year. The amount of the scholarship is $500.00 per year and is distributed in the amount of $250.00 per semester. The recipient of the Shurlds scholarship is chosen based on criteria that are weighted 50% by merit and 50% by need.

Northrop-Grumman Integrated Systems has provided a fund to endow a scholarship for deserving students enrolled in the Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering. The recipient of the Northrop-Grumman scholarship must be a student in good standing in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. Preference will be given to students from areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 per year and is distributed in the amount of $500 per semester.

The Darwyn L. Ausbon, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Kristen Ausbon to honor Darwyn Ausbon, a December 1996 graduate of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University. The recipient must be a full-time student majoring in Aerospace Engineering in the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University. Preference is given to applicants with financial need. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 per year and is distributed in the amount of $500 per semester.

The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program is now being administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). It is expected that approximately 20 two-year undergraduate, and 5 three-year graduate scholarships will be awarded annually to students pursuing aeronautical engineering and related fields. Total allocated award amounts are up to $40,000 for undergraduates and up to $125,000 for graduates. These funds will go towards tuition and related costs, as well as to provide paid summer internship opportunities at NASA research center.

Competitive applicants interested in this amazing opportunity should begin completing application materials immediately. A completed application will consist of profile information, academic background (including transcripts), a resume, an essay for undergraduates, a proposal for graduates, letters of recommendations, and any test scores, such as SAT’s and GRE’s, when appropriate.

Completed applications will be collected electronically from February 22nd through March 17th, 2008. To learn more about eligibility requirements, award benefits, application instructions, and to apply online, visit http://www.asee.org/nasaasp, or contact nasa.asp@asee.org with any questions regarding this program. For additional information on NASA’s aeronautics research and other opportunities please log on to http://aeronautics.nasa.gov.

Thanks,
NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program Team

http://www.spacegrant.org/niya/

NASA International Year of Astronomy Student Ambassadors Program is intended
to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to participate in NASA's
IYA activities and to help generate excitement about NASA scientific
discoveries in astrophysics, planetary science and solar physics within
their local communities and beyond. These students will serve as role
models to others in the community.

Awards

- Up to 52 students will be selected for a one-year award of up to
$2,700. Students will receive a $2,000 stipend and $700 for
reimbursement of materials, supplies, and travel expenses for
the execution of their activities.
- Two NASA IYA Ambassadors will be selected to participate in the
IYA Opening Ceremony in Paris, France, January 2009 and each
will received a $5000 travel allowance

Requirements for NASA IYA Student Ambassadors

- Must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old as of January 1, 2009,
and in an institution of higher learning that is a member of the
state Space Grant consortium
- Full time student- graduate or undergraduate
- Must have or be able to secure a valid passport for travel to France
by January 1, 2009 if chosen to attend IYA 2009 Opening Ceremony
- Participate in activities that align with NASA IYA goal "to offer an
engaging astronomy experience to every person in the country, nurture
existing partnerships, and build new connections to sustain public
interested in astronomy" (see attachment) to help generate excitement

How to Apply
- Submit application online at https://secure.spacegrant.org/apps/?pk=niya
- Deadline September 29, 2008

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation of student proposals will be based on these factors:

- The proposed activities are clearly aligned with and support the NASA IYA
goals.
- The student has the skills and capability to carry out the proposed effort
- Academic achievement

Program is administered by National Space Grant Foundation

NASA has become an Organizational Associate of IYA 2009, and has begun
developing a series of programs aligned to the U.S. IYA themes. (See
http://astronomy2009.nasa.gov/ for details of the NASA IYA efforts. See
http://www.astronomy2009.us/ for the overall U.S. effort).

The Department of Aerospace Engineering is pleased to announce a new scholarship, The Z.U.A. Warsi Excellent Scholarship. It was established to encourage undergraduate juniors and seniors to pursue a graduate degree in the area of fluid or solid mechanics. The award is in the amount of $1,500.00 for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Applicant must be majoring in aerospace engineering and be classified as a junior or senior entering the fall 2010 semester.

Applicants must provide an indication of his or her plans for graduate school and his or her preferred areas of research.