Program Opportunities*

*Stafford High School is not responsible for program or material fees.

FREE NASA OPPORTUNITIES FOR VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) provides the following FREE STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) opportunities for Virginia high school students in grades 10 through 12.

10^TH GRADE
Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) – Online course for 10^th grade students focusing on missions flown or managed by NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with a week-long summer academy program at NASA Wallops Flight Facility. http://vsgc.odu.edu/spacecoast/

11^TH AND 12^TH GRADE
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) – Online course for 11^th and 12^th grade students focusing on NASA’s human spaceflight missions and the Journey to the Moon and on to Mars with a week-long summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center. Students can earn up to four free dual enrollment college credits.  http://vsgc.odu.edu/VASTS/

11^TH AND 12^TH GRADE
Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) – This interactive online earth system science course for 11^th and 12^th grade students features NASA scientific research and data. Students can earn up to five dual enrollment college credits and can also be selected to attend a summer academy program at NASA Langley Research Center.  http://vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS

Our online course applications are OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 10^th for 10^th – 12^th grade students to apply. 

Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

STEM apprenticeship opportunities available for high school students.

Research & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP)

High School Apprenticeship Program ((HSAP)

Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)

For more information, visit USAEOP

Department of Navy and the Department of Defense STEM Programs

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) provides an

opportunity for high school students to participate in research at a

Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer.

 https://seap.asee.org/

 The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) provides an

opportunity for college students to participate in research at a Department

of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer.

 https://nreip.asee.org/

The Science Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART)

Scholarship-for-Service Program was established as a concentrated effort to

enhance the Department of Defense (DoD) workforce with talented, innovative

and brilliant scientists, engineers and researchers. SMART Scholars enter

the program to pursue their education in some of the leading STEM fields

currently in high demand by the United States Government. The program offers

scholarships for bachelors, masters and PhD students pursuing STEM. While in

school, students will receive full tuition, monthly stipends, health

insurance and book allowances, as well as summer internships that range from

8 to 12 weeks. Upon degree completion, scholars begin working in a civilian

position with their sponsoring facility. The internships and work experience

allow scholars the opportunity to learn from the greatest minds in STEM and

defense. Not only do scholars pursue their passions in their respective

field during their educational phase, but they begin a journey towards an

empowering career to protect national security.

 https://smartscholarshipprod.service-now.com/smart

 The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Office of the Under Secretary

for Research and Engineering and the military services, promotes education

in science and engineering disciplines relevant to the Defense mission. One

means of promoting science and engineering education is through awarding

fellowships to encourage promising U.S. scientists to pursue doctoral

degrees in designated research disciplines.  The DoD National Defense

Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program is a competitive

fellowship that is awarded to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. dual

citizens who intend to pursue a Doctoral degree aligned to the DoD services

Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) in research and development at a U.S.

institution of their choice.  DoD plans to award fellowships to individuals

who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in

S&E.  The NDSEG Fellowship lasts for 3 years and pays for full tuition and

all mandatory fees; a monthly stipend ($38,400 annually); a $5,000 travel

budget over the Fellow's tenure for professional development; and up to

$1,200 a year in health insurance.

 https://ndseg.sysplus.com/