Texas Aerospace Scholars Interns (TAS)
The Texas Aerospace Scholars’ Internship Program administered by USRA in partnership with the Aerospace Academy under the Strategic Education Alliance is made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The goal of TAS Internship Program is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds. The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic disciplines relevant to NASA’s mission. Interested students must be TAS program alumni, which encompasses former student participants of High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) and Community College Aerospace Scholars (CAS). Qualified applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) degree field. Selected participants will be offered a 15-week hands-on internship at the NASA Johnson Space Center.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements by the date of application;
- Must be a Texas Aerospace Scholars participant (HAS or CAS alumni);
- Must be a United States citizen;
- Must be enrolled and pursuing a (4) year bachelor’s degree program in a STEM related discipline at an accredited four-year Texas college or university;
- Must have attained sophomore status at the time of application in undergraduate studies (have at least 30 accumulated hours/credits);
- Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 at time of application.
Selected students will participate in a 15 week hands-on internship experience at Johnson Space Center under the supervision of a NASA technical mentor. Participants must be available to work 15 consecutive weeks at 40 hours per week during the spring 2008 session. The internship is from January 7 thru April 18, 2008. At the completion of the internship, students must submit a paper on their NASA-TAS Internship experience. Students may also be asked to discuss their internship in public forums and/or participate in NASA-sponsored colloquia, workshops, and technology demonstrations.
Students should be cognizant that receipt of the TAS Interns stipend award payment may disqualify them from certain scholarships, internships, or grants. Students are required to confirm eligibility requirements if applicable prior to applying to the TAS program.
Stipends
Each TAS Intern will be granted a total $8,000 stipend for the internship and expenses, including travel. Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the intern. Interns will receive specific stipend details for incremental disbursement upon selection.
Applications
Applications for the fall internship are due by May 16, 2008. To apply online, click here.
Contact Information
All questions about the TAS Internship Program should be submitted to katherine.crouse-1@nasa.gov.