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The John Mather Nobel Scholarship Program was established in 2008 by the John and Jane Mather Foundation for Science and the Arts. The program is open to current NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center based undergraduate and graduate student interns. Each year the program awards travel allowances towards the cost of presenting research papers at professional conferences. Applicants must have demonstrated high academic achievement, have a strong interest in space, be a rising undergraduate senior or graduate student, and be currently holding a Goddard-based research internship. Current NASA inters at Goddard Institute of Space Studies, NASA IV and V Facility and NASA Wallops Flight Facility are also eligible since these facilities are a part of NASA/Goddard.

Program Eligibility:

  • High Academic Achievement (GPA of 3.5 or higher)
  • Demonstrated Interest in Space and Goddard Space Flight Center as evidenced by a prior space-related internship, co-authorship on a space-related reserach paper, or presentation of a space-related topic at a professional conference
  • Be a rising undergraduate junior, senior or a graduate student
  • Currently hold a NASA/Goddard-based internship
For additional information about this program please visit the program website.
Personal Information
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Educational Information
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GPA: (cumulative GPA on a 4.0 non weighted scale)

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Once you have submitted your application your mentor will received an email requesting their supporting material. Your application will not be complete until this information has been received. Please inform your mentor that they will receive an email request from notices@spacegrant.net for this information on your behalf. The deadline for your menotor to submit this information is Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Essays
Please list your current and any previous experiences you have had with space or STEM related research projects and/or internships: (limited to 300 words)

In 250 to 500 words, describe your vision of your future professional relationship with NASA and the Goddard Space Flight Center. Please include desired career paths, professional and research development, areas of interest, and address the types of positions you plan to secure.

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I certify that all of the information contained in this application is complete and correct and that I meet all of the eligibility requirements stated in this application.
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