AIAA Foundation Scholarships and Graduate Awards
Undergraduate scholarships and graduate awards of $500 to $10,000 for AIAA student members pursuing aerospace-related study.
- Award
- $500 to $10,000
- Deadline
- January 31, 2027; recommendations due February 13, 2027
- Best for
- Undergraduate and graduate students in aerospace-related degree programs
- Geographic eligibility
- International eligibility varies by named award
- Number of awards
- Multiple undergraduate and graduate awards
- Total program funding
- Varies by annual award portfolio
- Membership
- AIAA student membership is required
- Application cycle
- Annual
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View official applicationAbout this opportunity
The AIAA Foundation offers a broad annual portfolio for aerospace students at undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants use one centralized process while individual named awards maintain their own degree, academic, and career-interest criteria.
Who can apply
Applicants must meet the requirements for their selected undergraduate scholarship or graduate award, including enrollment in an eligible program and active AIAA student membership. Academic standing and other criteria vary by named award.
What the award may cover
Undergraduate scholarships and graduate awards provide education support ranging from $500 to $10,000, depending on the named opportunity.
How to apply
Apply through AIAA's online scholarship system during the published window and arrange for the required recommendation before its separate deadline.
- Verify the current deadline and every eligibility requirement.
- Confirm how funds are paid and when they must be used.
- Prepare transcripts, certificates, logbook totals, references, and essays early.
- Save the confirmation and a complete copy of your submission.
Selection and application notes
Named-award committees evaluate academic achievement, aerospace interests, service, and the criteria specified for each scholarship.
Planning tip: Review every named award for which you qualify, renew student membership early, and give the recommender enough time to meet the later recommendation deadline.