Hands-on research gives students experience in the NASA working environment.

NASA is currently developing the Science and Technology Scholarship Program. This scholarship-for-service program will provide both scholarship and internship opportunities to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering, mathematics, computer science and physical/life sciences. This competitive program seeks students who excel in science, technology, engineering or mathematics to compete for a full scholarship of up to $20,000 per year - in exchange for a commitment to work full-time at a NASA center or one of its affiliates upon graduation. Additional stipend support of up to $10,000 per year will be provided to support a required internship or research experience at a NASA center or affiliate.

The STSP will attract undergraduate students to NASA from the widest geographic and demographic backgrounds - who are fully representative of America's racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. NASA will provide full college tuition, plus paid hands-on internships or research experiences at NASA centers or installations, to attract and prepare the best and brightest students for careers with NASA.

The formal announcement of this program has been postponed to better align capabilities and workforce needs to the Vision for Space Exploration, and to NASA’s science and aeronautics research.