Space Camp Scholarship
Have you dreamed of attending Space Camp® in Huntsville, Alabama, where you would be trained on how to live and work in space? This might be your opportunity to command, navigate, and contribute to a space mission simulation. Space Camp could inspire and motivate you to join the ranks of space pioneers who persevere to push the boundaries of human exploration.
Our Space Camp Scholarship program began in 2012 with an annual Youth Space Camp Scholarship. We have occasionally also been able to offer an Educator Space Camp Scholarship.
Our 2025 Space Camp Scholarship is now open for submissions. This year, Geek Partnership Society is only offering a Youth scholarship for a student (age 11-14). This scholarship covers the cost of one Space Camp session, plus travel cost from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport to Huntsville, AL.
*Note: If you are not selected, you may reapply each year that you qualify.
*Note: We are not offering the Educator scholarship this year, but plan to again in the future.
Youth Space Camp Application
Youth Application Process & Requirements
Submissions will be accepted between Monday, October 28, 2024 through 11:59 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Complete the online 2025 Student Space Camp Application. Application includes submission of an essay and a letter of recommendation.
– Essay must be between 500 to 900 words, and must your original work.
– A written letter of recommendation from a mentor is required. You can send a copy and keep the original letter of recommendation for future use. We only need a copy.
– The application form, essay, and reference should be in Word (.doc, .docx) or Adobe PDF (.pdf) formats.
2025 Essay question: If you were an astronaut on a long duration space flight, what challenges do you think you would face and how do you think they could be overcome? Please discuss 3 challenges and their possible solutions. Evaluate one personal, one technical, and one environmental challenge.
Examples:
– Personal challenges may include homesickness, boredom, cleanliness, exercise, etc.
– Technical may include communications, unexpected system failures, meteors, etc.
– Environmental may include breathable air, food/water supplies, radiation, etc.
You must also meet these qualifications:
– Be age 12-14 (at the time they attend Space Camp)
– Live in the 5 state area (MN, IA, WI, SD, ND)
– Be able to demonstrate an interest in and understanding of space exploration
– Have legal guardian consent and fill out the application fully and accurately
– Be able to attend Space Camp during the available time period
– Be able to attend a 5-night program out of state without a parent
– If you win the scholarship, you must fill out additional forms from Space Camp and agree to follow its rules and regulations.
– Be able and willing to represent Geek Partnership Society while attending Space Camp.
– Be able to either (1) attend the Opening Ceremony and/or the GPS panel of the 2025 CONvergence convention in Minneapolis for the winner announcement. (note: the winner and responsible adult will receive complimentary memberships to the convention. GPS does not provide hotel, food or transportation expenses.) or (2) attend virtually though a recorded message and/or an online meeting.
How to submit:
You must fill out the online form for the 2025 Student Space Camp Application. This process will also have you upload your essay and letter of recommendation letter.
The application must be completed no later than 11:59 pm on January 20, 2025.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the scholarship, the application process, or anything else, please email them to spacecamp@geekpartnership.org