The mission of AIAA Rising Stars in Aerospace is to provide opportunities for underrepresented university students who have an interest in or are pursuing a degree in aerospace to attend an AIAA forum or event, make connections, and form lifelong relationships with colleagues in industry, academia, and government. This program will be available to undergraduate students only.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to participate in the AIAA Rising Stars program, student applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements below:
- Must be studying at an accredited college/university in the 50 U.S. states or one of its dependent territories
- Undergraduate students only
- Must be at least 18 years old to participate in the program.
Program Details
Students selected for a Rising Stars scholarship will receive the following, covered by the AIAA Rising Stars Program:
- Roundtrip coach airfare
- Conference registration (includes access to all networking events)
- Hotel room for the duration of the conference in host hotel
- A customized schedule
- Special small-group meetings with aerospace industry leaders
- The opportunity to make new friends that will last a lifetime
For more information and/or to apply:
https://aiaa.org/get-involved/university-students/rising-stars-program/#application-process-and-details
Deadline: 10/01/2025 11:59 Eastern Time