Virginia Earth System Science Scholars

Please Note: This is a sample application for viewing purposes only. This application cycle is currently closed.

Applications Due: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Students may only apply to one Virginia Space Grant Consortium education program per year.

Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Information
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Preferred Name:
e-mail:sample-applicant@example.com
Home Address:
, VA  
Home Phone: ( ) -
Cell Phone: ( ) -
Birthdate:
Parent/Legal Guardian Name:
Parent/Legal Guardian's Work or Cell Phone: ( ) - -
Parent/Legal Guardian's email address
Email confirm
Are you a US Citizen?   
This program is open to U.S. citizens. Permanent residents may apply for the online course; however, NASA security restrictions typically preclude non-citizen participation in the summer academies.
Are you a male or female student?   
Are you a high school junior or senior?   
Are you a Virginia Resident?   
Have you taken the Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) program?   
Have you taken the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars program?   
I have a disability for which I need to request accommodation:
(Describe your disability and the accommodation you require 1) for the course and 2) for the summer academy if selected.

Note: The Virginia Space Grant Consortium is committed to providing students with documented disabilities the same opportunities for enrichment and education as it provides for all students. Prior to acceptance into the Summer Academy portion of this project, students with documented disabilities requiring accommodation will need to submit current official documentation from a physician or other professional that will provide us sufficient information to assist in determining how the disability may impact participation, and how and whether we are able to provide reasonable accommodations. Details for submission will be provided at time of selection for the summer academies. There may be circumstances where we are not able to provide accommodations based on a case-by-case review of the circumstances and the nature of the requested accommodations.
School Information
School Name:
School Address:
, VA
School Counselor Name:
School Counselor email:
email confirm:
Once you have submitted your application, the system will email an electronic request to provide the following information from your School Counselor: current GPA and current grade level confirming eligibility in this program. Please inform this individual that he or she will be receiving an email from notices@spacegrant.net with instructions.

Note: It is the responsibility of the student to follow-up with the person who is providing the verification information to ensure that it is received electronically by Monday, October 28, 2024.

Home School:
CTE: Are you now enrolled or have you completed career and technology education (CTE) coursework?     
Dual Enrollment: Have you taken any community college classes either through a dual enrollment program at your high school or directly at a community college? (this only applies to Virginia Community Colleges)
    
Which Community College did you attend?
What was your ID number at that Community College?
Recommendation Letter
As part of your application packet you are required to provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator or someone who an attest to your academic qualifications.

If you have taken the Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) or Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) program previously, you may list "VSCS" or "VASTS" as your recommendation name, title, and institution. Use 757-766-5210 as phone number and vsgcvesss@gmail.com as the recommendation email.
Name:
Title:
Institution:
Phone:
email:
email confirm:
Once you have submitted your application, the system will email this person instructions on how to submit an on-line letter of recommendation on your behalf. Please inform them that they will be receiving an email from notices@spacegrant.net with these instructions.

Note: It is the responsibility of the student to follow up with the person who is providing a letter of recommendation to ensure the recommendation is submitted electronically by the Monday, October 28, 2024 deadline.
Other Information
Explain why you wish to participate in the program and why you would be successful. Describe personal characteristics, strengths and interests to support your explanation.
(750 words or less)

How did you hear about the Virginia Earth System Science Scholars?

Optional Information
Students are strongly encouraged to provide the information requested below. This information is collected for federal reporting purposes only and is not accessible to the program's selection panel.
Ethnicity:
Race:
Student Certification
By applying to the project, you are acknowledging the following:
  • I am applying to the 11th/12th Grade EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE course Virginia Earth System Science Scholars
  • The responses submitted on this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. I understand that a knowing and willful false statement on this application will forfeit my participation in the project.
  • Release of name, mailing address, and school to U.S. and/or State Senators and Representatives.
  • Release of name, school, city, and state for purposes of project participation press releases.
  • Personal responsibility for submission of required online assignments and a final project; adhering to the due dates posted on the website.
  • All assignments, including and final project, will be completed using the honor system.
  • This program is open to U.S. citizens. Permanent residents may apply for the online course; however, NASA security restrictions typically preclude non-citizen participation in the summer academies.
  • Online assignments will be graded by certified teachers using the rubric(s) posted on the website.
  • Students will be selected for the online course experience based on the following criterion: completion of application by the deadline, Essay content, Recommendation letter, certification of GPA/Rank/Class Status, completion, timeliness.
  • Should I be selected for the online course experience, I will be available to participate. Refer to the VESSS website for course dates.
  • If my participation, project representatives will contact me to up to six years beyond my participation to learn of my college and career plans. This will be done via email, mail, or phone. This information will be used to assist project representative in determining the impact of the project. I understand my personally identifiable information will not be disclosed.
Parent/Legal Guardian Certification
By your child applying to the project, you are acknowledging the following:
  • My child is applying to the 11th/12th Grade EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE course Virginia Earth System Science Scholars
  • I give permission for my student to submit the Virginia Earth System Science Scholars application and participate in the on-line community.
  • The submission of this application is voluntary and I have reviewed and approved my student's responses.
  • I give permission for the releases of my child's name, mailing address and school to my child's U.S. and/or State Senators and Representatives.
  • I give permission for the release of my child's name, school, city, and state for purposes of project participation press releases.
  • The responses submitted on this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. I understand that a knowing and willful false statement on this application will forfeit my child's participation in the project.
  • This program is open to U.S. citizens. Permanent residents may apply for the online course; however, NASA security restrictions typically preclude non-citizen participation in the summer academies.
  • My child is personally responsible for submission of required online assignments and final project; adhering to the due dates posted on the website.
  • All assignments, including the final product, will be completed using the honor system.
  • Online assignments will be graded by certified teachers using the rubric(s) posted on the website.
  • Students will be selected for the online course experience based on the following criterion: completion of application by the deadline, Essay content, Recommendation letter, GPA/Rank/Class status, completion, and timeliness.
  • Should my child be selected for the online course experience, student will be available to participate. Refer to the VESSS website for dates of participation in the course.
  • If my child participates, project representatives will contact my child up to six years beyond participation to learn of his or her college and career plans. This will be done via email, mail or phone. This information will be used to assist project representatives in determining the impact of the project. I understand personally identifiable information will not be disclosed.
An email will be sent to the student and parent/legal guardian's email, confirming the student's application .
Please Note: This is a sample application for viewing purposes only. This application cycle is currently closed.