AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship (High School Seniors)

When:  Nov 30, 2021
Do You Know a High School Senior Who Intends to Major in an Aerospace or STEM Subject?

AIAA is awarding up to four $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors intending to pursue an engineering or scientific degree at a college or university.

The deadline to apply for the Roger W. Kahn Scholarship is 30 November 2021.

Please see some more details about the scholarship below:

Scholarship Also Includes:

  • A $2,500 travel stipend to attend the AIAA Aerospace Spotlight Awards Gala held in Washington, DC, on 27 April 2022
  • A mentor from AIAA's professional members group to help guide the student toward achieving a career in the aerospace industry

Eligibility Requirements:

  • AIAA High School membership
  • Current high school seniors intending to pursue an aerospace or STEM major at a college or university
  • Minimum high school GPA of 3.5
  • Demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities
  • Underrepresented students encouraged to apply

Application Documents:

  • Transcript that shows high school unweighted GPA using the 4.0 scale
  • 1-page statement that describes STEM-related studies and/or extracurricular activities
  • Letter of recommendation from STEM educator or mentor (example attached)
  • Application form

Questions? Contact AIAA.

To apply for the scholarship please go the the below link:

Scholarships | AIAA