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Due to inventory, our gift shop will be closed Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Scholarships

The 2027 Space Camp® General Scholarship application window opens Monday, September 28 at 12:01 AM and closes Sunday, December 6 at 11:59 PM.

Scholarships for the Space Camp® family of programs are awarded to students who can demonstrate a financial need or academic excellence. A financial need form is included within the application, and applicants may be asked to provide additional documentation such as proof of qualification for free/reduced lunch and/or tax documentation. A school verification form is included within the application for the academic excellence scholarship.

Student Scholarship Application

Educator Scholarship Application

Stuhlinger Educator Scholarship Application

 

Student Applicants must: 

  • Be 9 to 18 years old as of May 2027 and have completed grades 4 through 12 by summer 2027
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher to apply for the Academic Excellence scholarship
  • Have not previously been awarded a general camp scholarship from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation
  • Can be from anywhere on the planet!
  • Answer 3 essay questions
  • Design and describe a mission patch
  • Describe a science project using the scientific method or engineering design process (academic excellence only)
  • Depending on which scholarship is being applied for, upload a copy of the completed form provided in the application for financial need or school verification
  • Expeditions run late May through late August

Educator Applicants must:

  • Teach in a public or private school
  • Can be from anywhere on the planet!
  • Answer 2 essay questions
  • STEM/STEAM educators are preferred, but all educators are welcome to apply
  • Have not previously been awarded a general camp scholarship from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation
  • Expeditions available in June and July

Scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville, AL, or incidentals. Students must raise their own funds for transportation to/from Huntsville, AL.

Due to capacity, scholarship dates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

For technical assistance with your account or application, email foundationscholarship@rocketcenterfoundation.org.

Need more help? Contact Us

1-800-637-7223 Option 1.

camps@spacecamp.com

Please note, we typically reply within two business days. If you require immediate assistance please call.

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