02.02.10:  Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial NASA Space Camp Scholarship

The Space Camp is a six-day program that shows young men and women firsthand

what it takes to be an astronaut.  Activities include simulated Space Shuttle missions, training simulators, rocket building and launches, scientific experiments, and lectures of the past, present, and future of space exploration.  For more detailed information about Space Camp, visit their web site at www.spacecamp.com [CCS Policy - copy and paste into browser].

 

Scholarship Information:  The Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial Space Camp scholarship is funded by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC).  The scholarship covers full tuition to include:

  Round trip transportation (from student’s home base to Space Camp)

  Meals

  Lodging

  Program Materials

 

Eligibility Requirements:  Each student applicant must:

  Be a child of an Active Duty Military parent or activated Guard or Reservist

  Be enrolled in grades 6 through 9

  Submit a hand-written essay which includes why he or she should be selected, evidence of patriotism, future goals, community service, and “after camp” intentions

  Submit two letters of recommendation with contact information

  Complete and submit the application by the deadline

 

Deadline:  March 10, 2010

 

Please click HERE for a brochure about the scholarship.

 

Please click HERE for a scholarship application.