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2021 Space Camp Scholarship Timeline

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. (CT) November 6, 2020.

All applicants will be notified by 6 p.m. (CT) February 10, 2021.

Travel to Huntsville, AL, and incidentals are not covered by a scholarship.

Scholarships are available for Space Camp, Space Academy, Advanced Space Academy, Aviation Challenge Mach I, Mach II and Mach III, and Cyber Camp. Applicants must be age 9-18 and in grades 4 through 12. Full scholarships cover tuition, room and meals for summer six-day weeklong, individual camp programs and are valid for one year. Transportation and incidentals are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

Scholarships for Space Camp and Aviation Challenge Camp are available for both international and U.S. applicants.

Spaces for U.S. Cyber Camp are limited, and scholarships are available to only U.S. students.

Space Camp Robotics or Robotics Academy scholarships will not be available for the 2021 summer season.

Applicants may apply in one of three categories– Spirit, Financial Need, or Special Needs. Applicants is all categories must:

Answer an essay question Design and describe a mission patch Describe a science project using the scientific method or engineering design process. Upload a copy of a recent report card or enrollment/attendance verification from your school.



In addition to the four required documents, each category has specific requirements:

Spirit - applicants in this category must have excelled academically or demonstrated exceptional leadership during the pandemic. Your application must emphasize leadership or community service, particularly in the essay and the mission patch drawing and description.



Financial Need/Disadvantaged - applicants in this category must either be in a low-income family or be receiving government assistance. This answer can be provided within the application.

Special Needs - applicants in this category must have a learning challenge and/or physical challenge and be able to attend the six-day weeklong, individual camp without a parent or guardian. To qualify, submit a letter from a teacher, parent, guardian or physician stating the applicant has a learning and/or physical challenge but can participate without a parent or guardian.

For questions about scholarships, you may email [email protected].

For technical assistance with your account or application email [email protected].

The 2021 Space Camp Scholarship Application must be completed online and includes the following components: