AIAA and Club for the Future’s Resilient Student Scholarship was created in 2023 to support students interested in pursuing a degree in aerospace. This scholarship is specifically designed to empower and inspire students who have faced unique challenges, such as disabilities, difficult socioeconomic circumstances, or being the first in their family to attend college.

Made possible by a collaboration with Club for the Future whose mission is to inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM and to help invent the future of life in space. One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is enrolling in a STEM program at a college, university, or 2-year technical institution. The winner will also receive a mentor from AIAA’s professional members to help guide the student to achieve a career in aerospace.

Eligibility Requirements

• Currently enrolled high school senior intending to pursue a STEM degree at a college, university, or technical institution.
• Must be attending a U.S. institution in the fall
• Should demonstrate financial need

Application Documents

• Transcript or most recent report card showing your G.P.A. out of a 4.0 scale
• Brief description of your interest and experience with STEM subjects and a short (500 word) personal essay.
• Letter of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or professional references.