The purpose of Interstellar Research Group is to facilitate interstellar research and exploration by hosting regular summit meetings, encouraging educational advances, publishing technical and scientific papers, and supporting literature and culture, all in the service of enhancing public understanding and dialogue toward interstellar exploration. IRG will assist in building a technological, philosophical, and economic infrastructure that advances the goal of establishing outposts throughout the Solar System and, finally, achieving a pathway to the stars.
Interstellar Research Group 2024 Undergraduate College Scholarship Program Tim Bolgeo Memorial Scholarship
- Dates for scholarship applications are September 15, 2023, to December 15, 2023. Winners will be announced April 15, 2024.
- Refer to criteria below for eligibility
- Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, essay, etc.)
- Please type or print If you have any questions about the application, please email scholarship@irg.space
Purpose: To provide a scholarship to one high school senior or college student planning to/or attending a U.S. university seeking their first undergraduate degree.
Award Components: One $2500 scholarship will be awarded.
Full Description
Application Process
Applicant must submit the following items:
- Completed application form (https://irg.space/scholarships/2024-scholarships/)
- A brief (one page) explanation of career goals and biographical (background)
- A 1,000 – 2,000-word essay on topics related to interstellar travel missions and its application to achieving interstellar missions, in .docx format (Word).
Deadline for the application is December 15, 2023.
Applications emailed after this date will not be considered.
Please email to:
Carol Hendrickson, PhD
Scholarship Committee
scholarship@irg.space
Interstellar Research Group Scholarship Program Application
To Include:
Last Name, First Name:
Mailing address:
Street:
City:
State: ZIP:
Daytime Telephone Number:
Email:
Name of school you will be attending in the fall of 2024:
Proof of acceptance or current student enrollment from the above school is required prior to receipt of funds.
Name of Degree program:
Academic Advisor:
Thesis Title (where applicable):
List name of any colleges you have attended, year started, year ended; include transcript.
Describe community service projects you have done and any student activities involvement (positions held, how you were involved): [can be included in biographical information.
A brief explanation of career goals and biographical (background) information (one page).
Then the essay portion: a 2,500-word essay on the speculative application of the student’s research on interstellar travel. [Please submit in .docx format.]
Statement of Accuracy
I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded.
Signature (dated) of the applicant
Who's eligible?
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a full-time student (high school seniors and current undergraduate) accepted to or enrolled in an accredited program in the United States.
- Applicant must be a resident of the S/or its territories. The scholarship may be used at any college or university in the United States.
- Areas included can be STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related fields, ecology, social sciences, environmental, business, health, law, agriculture, food sciences, computer science, education, construction, and any degrees which can be applied to interstellar space travel missions and to help establish successful civilizations.
How to Apply
Applicant must submit the following items:
- Completed application form (https://irg.space/scholarships/2024-scholarships/)
- A brief (one page) explanation of career goals and biographical (background)
- A 1,000 – 2,000-word essay on topics related to interstellar travel missions and its application to achieving interstellar missions, in .docx format (Word).
Deadline for the application is December 15, 2023.
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