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$5,000 Scholarships for Students Advancing Space Science
The USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards support high-achieving STEM students pursuing careers in space research, aerospace engineering, and science education.
Joseph Sampson
June 24, 2025 • 5 minutes
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Today we’re spotlighting an incredible scholarship opportunity for upper-level STEM undergraduates: the USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards. These prestigious $5,000 awards are tailored for students pursuing careers in space science, engineering, life sciences, or science education. If you’re within two years of graduating and passionate about the cosmos, this one’s for you!
Next, we’re heading to Massachusetts, where nearly $30 million in tax incentives are fueling the creation of over 1,500 new life sciences jobs. This initiative is further cementing Massachusetts as a global hub for biotech innovation and economic growth.
Upcoming Opportunities
🚀 USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards: $5,000 for Space-Related STEM Majors
The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is offering up to five $5,000 scholarships to undergraduates passionate about space science, aeronautics, or aerospace-related fields. These awards honor pioneers in U.S. space research and support students pursuing careers in STEM disciplines tied to space and engineering.
📅 Scholarship Details
Must be a full-time undergrad at a 4-year U.S. institution (or eligible international USRA member university)
Majoring in science, engineering, life science, or science education tied to space science or aerospace
Within 2 years of completing a B.S. or B.A.
GPA ≥ 3.5
U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and some international students may apply
Deadline to Apply: August 6, 2025
Apply Online: [Online Form]
💰 Funding Awarded
Monetary disbursement: $5,000
One-year coverage
⚠️ Bonus Opportunities You Should Know
🧪 NSF REU Summer Research Programs: List of funded undergrad research programs. (Search here)
💰 NASA OSTEM Internships: List of NASA Internships for high school and undergraduate STEM students (More info).
🪖 Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship: $30,000-$46,000 scholarship awarded to top STEM students (Link).
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Scientist’s Scroll
🔬 Massachusetts to Add 1,500+ Life Science Jobs Through Tax Incentives
Massachusetts is set to invest $30 million in tax incentives across 33 life sciences companies, creating 1,519 new jobs statewide.
While over half the new jobs are based in Boston and Cambridge, the remaining positions will be spread across 14 other cities, strengthening biotech infrastructure beyond the core hubs.
These investments not only grow the job market but fuel the next wave of scientific breakthroughs and biotech innovation in the state.
Tip of the Day
📚 Read the Textbook Before Each Lecture
One of the simplest ways to boost your understanding and grades is by previewing textbook material before class. It’s not about memorizing everything: it’s about building context. Here’s why it works:
Boosts Focus During Lecture: You’ll follow the instructor more easily because the terms and concepts won’t feel brand new.
Turns Lectures into Reviews: Instead of learning everything from scratch, lectures reinforce what you’ve already seen.
Helps You Ask Better Questions: Pre-reading lets you pinpoint what you don’t understand so you can ask targeted questions.
Speeds Up Homework Time: You’ll grasp assignments faster because you’ve already seen the material twice.
Improves Long-Term Retention: Exposure to content across multiple settings (read, hear, write) helps lock it in for exams.
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