Free Virginia Space Grant Consortium Programs-
Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) – 10th grade students – VSCS explores the launch platforms at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. This online course introduces students to orbital and suborbital flight. Selected scholars who successfully complete the course may be invited to a residential summer academy at Wallops Island. https://vsgc.odu.edu/spacecoast
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) – 11th and 12th grade students – VASTS is an interactive online course focusing on NASA’s human spaceflight missions. Selected scholars who successfully complete the course may be invited to attend a residential summer academy at NASA’s Langley Research Center. https://vsgc.odu.edu/vasts
Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) – 11th and 12th grade students – VESSS focuses on using NASA’s Earth-observing satellites to investigate our planet’s complex systems. Selected scholars who successfully complete the course may be invited to a residential summer academy at NASA’s Langley Research Center. https://vsgc.odu.edu/vesss
Each program is: free of charge to students; delivered online, with flexible scheduling for accessibility; designed to foster 21st-century skills including teamwork, research, and problem-solving; taught and mentored by STEM professionals and educators.
Applications close October 25. Please visit www.vsgc.odu.edu for more information.
Summer Opportunity Search Sites-
Additional information about summer opportunities are available on Naviance.
Information about free programs or internship are available by accessing the College tab and then clicking scholarship list.
Information about programs that have fees are available by accessing the College tab and then clicking enrichment programs.