If awarded a scholarship, students, who must be a U.S. citizens, can expect up to $35,000 per year for a three-year period of time. The money can be applied to room-and-board, tuition, and other school-related expenses.

Students can also apply for summer internships at NASA research centers in order to gain valuable experience in the inner workings of the NASA organization. Such awards will be for $10,000.

If awarded a scholarship, students must be enrolled in an aeronautical engineering program or related field at a U.S. university for the fall 2008 session.

According to NASA, its Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate “works to enhance the state of aeronautics for the nation, transform the U.S. air transportation system and develop the knowledge, tools and technologies to support future air and space vehicles. The directorate's focus is on cutting-edge, fundamental research in traditional aeronautical disciplines, as well as emerging fields with promising applications to aeronautics. “

For additonal details about this scholarship program and to apply, visit NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program at: http://www.asee.org/nasaasp.

With the United States in need of qualified scientists and engineers, this program is a great chance to pursue an interest in aeronautics or related field. NASA provides a wide range of programs and opportunities that may interest students of science and engineeirng. In addition, many aviation companies hold contacts with NASA in various aeronautical areas.

Learn more about what NASA has to offer at NASA Education: http://education.nasa.gov/home/index.html,
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