Space Camp Scholarship

Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial NASA Space Camp Scholarship

Information on the Scholarship

About Space Camp

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.

Space Camp is offered in Huntsville, Alabama, and takes a unique, fun and hands-on approach to learning outside the classroom – and students leave with a greater appreciation for school and their studies. Each child learns about astronauts and space travel, but they also experience something even more important: developing bonds of friendship.

For more detailed information about Space Camp, visit their web site at www.spacecamp.com.

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

About the Scholarship [pdf file]

Application

Space Camp Application [pdf file] *Please take note of the deadline.  The deadline is March 10 each year (when March 10 is on a weekend, the deadline is the following Monday after March 10)

Winners of Space Camp Scholarship

The winners of the Bernard Curtis Brown II Space Camp Scholarship will be announced at the Annual Military Child Education Coalition Conference each year.

Who was Bernard Curtis Brown II?

Article: American Forces Press Service by Rudi Williams

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