How to Apply for an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Undergraduate Scholarship

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) aims to advance the study of these disciplines. You could benefit by getting one of their $2,000-a-year scholarships.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet Access
• Postage Stamps
• Computers
• Word-processing Software

1. Make sure you're eligible. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; have completed at least one term of full-time college study; have a minimum grade point average of 3.0; and be enrolled at an accredited college or university.

2. Request an application by mid-January from AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program, Student Programs, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20191-4344.

3. Prepare the other materials, which include an essay (500 to 1000 words) on your career objectives, three recommendation letters and a list of extracurricular activities.

4. Notify professors, TAs and employers well ahead of time about any letters of recommendation you need from them.

5. Mail your materials by the late-January deadline to the address in Step 2. Apply well before the application deadline to avoid the risk of missing it.

Tips & Warnings

• You can renew your scholarship each year until you graduate by submitting an application, essay, official transcript and two recommendation letters.
• Photocopy your application materials before sending them in and keep a copy for your records.
• Consult with your school's fellowships office for information on other fellowships and financial aid.
• Be wary of any fellowship that sounds too good to be true; it probably is. (See "eHow to Watch Out for Scholarship Scams.")

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