South Carolina Space Consortium Undergraduate Student Research Fellowship
Awards are available for the academic year or the summer to involve students in authentic NASA-related research. A research stipend of $7500.
South Carolina Space Grant Consortium Palmetto Student Academy
Goes By: Palmetto Student Academy
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Deadlines
Palmetto Student Academy Electronic Deadline
Monday, January 26, 2026
11:59 p.m. EST
About this Fellowship
Paid summer internship in NASA-related research, including travel costs for attending the opening summit and closing finale for all NASA SCSGC participants.
This program, aimed at undergraduate and graduate students attending colleges and universities in South Carolina, encourages student participation in order to meet the growing need by NASA for skilled science and engineering workers. The Academy is a ten-week summer program which includes a 9-week research opportunity with faculty at colleges throughout South Carolina that has direct relevance to NASA mission areas.
Award Value
Students will receive an $8,000 ($7,500 + $500 housing) stipend for their participation in the Palmetto Academy program.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctoral |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 16, 2025
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