[Page 2] Top 80 Astronomy Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 21, 2025Apply below to the best Astronomy Scholarships in February 2025.
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oSTEM Scholarship
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The oSTEM scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ students in STEM fields attending college or university.
Deadline:
June 16, 2025
UNCF Black Women in STEM Scholarship Program
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Juniors
The UNCF Black Women in STEM Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American female juniors in STEM fields with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
August 12, 2025
Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship Program
Boone County • Campbell County • Kenton County • Brown County • Butler County • Clermont County • Hamilton County • Warren County • Dearborn County • Franklin County • Kentucky • Ohio • Indiana • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship offers $5,500 for eligible students in select counties with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
September 3, 2025
UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship
STEM • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The UNCF Excellence in STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 for African American first-year students pursuing STEM degrees with a 2.90 GPA.
Deadline:
September 4, 2025
Stephen K. Keiser STEM Scholarship
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Stephen K. Keiser STEM Scholarship awards up to $2,656 to African American/Black college juniors/seniors in STEM fields.
Deadline:
September 16, 2025
Collegium Pharmaceutical Scholarship Program
Massachusetts • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
Deadline:
January 16, 2026
The Super Nova Scholarship
Aerospace • STEM • Astronomy • Meteorology • Physics • Science • For Women • For Trans Woman students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Super Nova Scholarship offers $200 to women pursuing Space Science. Submit a video and resume to apply!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
GeneTex Scholarship
Mathematics • Science • Technology • Engineering • Physics • Computer Science • Social Sciences • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Environmental Engineering • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The GeneTex Scholarship offers $2,000 to STEM majors. Open to international students. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and proof of enrollment.
Deadline:
December 6, 2025
Telluride Foundation Scholarships
Telluride • Colorado • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
Telluride Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for STEM and rural first-gen students. High local win chance!
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Out to Innovate Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM
STEM • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • Technology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Out to Innovate Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ+ STEM students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and essay submission.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Frederick A. Tarantino Memorial Scholarship Award
Aerospace • Mechanical • Engineering • Science • Astronomy • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Frederick A. Tarantino Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 for undergraduates in space science with a 3.5 GPA. Apply with essays & recommendations.
Deadline:
August 7, 2025
Thomas R. McGetchin Memorial Scholarship Award
Aerospace • Mechanical • Engineering • Science • Astronomy • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The Thomas R. McGetchin Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 for undergraduates in space science or engineering with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
August 7, 2025
OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship
Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship offers $1,000 for women and minority students in STEM. Apply if you're a qualifying student!
Deadline:
November 30, 2025
USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Engineering • Aerospace • Mechanical • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards offer up to $5,000 for students in sciences or engineering with a focus on space research.
Deadline:
August 7, 2025
Orion's Belt $200 Cash Scholarship
Astronomy • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Science • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Science • Energy • Climate Sciences • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Orion's Belt $200 Cash Scholarship to support your academic journey. Use funds for tuition, books, or personal expenses.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
James B. Willett Educational Memorial Scholarship Award
Aerospace • Mechanical • Engineering • Science • Astronomy • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The James B. Willett Scholarship offers $5,000 for undergraduates in science/engineering with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
August 7, 2025
The Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program
Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Mental Health • Public Health • Medicine • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Nursing • Dentistry • Psychology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • STEM • Aerospace • Astronomy • Physics • Chemistry • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Sigma Xi GIAR program offers up to $5,000 for scientific research. Open to all; no membership required. Apply with proposal and budget.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholarship
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • High school
The Regeneron Science Talent Search offers scholarships for high school seniors in the US with independent scientific research.
Deadline:
November 8, 2025
All-American Pest Control Steam Trailblazer Scholarship
Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The All-American Pest Control STEAM Trailblazer Scholarship awards $1,000 to a young woman excelling in STEAM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
November 30, 2025
GDIT Horizons Scholarship
Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
GDIT Horizons Scholarship awards $10,000 to a graduating senior pursuing STEM or geospatial studies, encouraging diverse applicants.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Ken Miller Scholarship for Advanced Remote Sensing Applications
Defense & Military • Engineering • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Graduate Students
The Ken Miller Scholarship offers $10,000 annually to a master's student entering the Defense or Intelligence fields. U.S. citizens only.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Physics • Science • STEM • Graduate Students
The DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship offers $36,000/year for U.S. citizens pursuing a Ph.D. in STEM fields.
Deadline:
January 16, 2026
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship
Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship offers $5,000 to Hispanic/Latinx high school seniors attending HACU-member schools.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Cox Enterprises Scholarship Program
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Cox Enterprises offers up to $5,000 scholarships for UNCF students, prioritizing STEM majors with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
May 9, 2025
Adams Blumenberg STEM Scholarship
Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Adams Blumenberg STEM Scholarship awards $4,250 to HBCU students in STEM fields with a 2.5 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
September 16, 2025
FAQ for astronomy scholarships
In your personal statement for Astronomy scholarships, include your passion for astronomy, relevant experiences, academic goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational aspirations.
Yes, many Astronomy scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary. It's important to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required for Astronomy scholarship applications may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of enrollment or acceptance in an astronomy program.
To increase your chances of winning an Astronomy scholarship, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, obtaining good letters of recommendation, and meeting all eligibility requirements.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Astronomy scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding for your studies.
While a high GPA can enhance your chances of receiving an Astronomy scholarship, not all scholarships have strict GPA requirements. It's best to check the specific criteria for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for Astronomy scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic requirements.
Yes, many Astronomy scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Astronomy scholarships by searching on scholarship databases and websites like Mos, which provide a comprehensive list of available scholarships in various categories.
Astronomy scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing studies in astronomy or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
To apply for Astronomy scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide academic transcripts, and submit any required essays or personal statements. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for Astronomy scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college, to meet various deadlines.
The amount of money awarded through Astronomy scholarships can vary significantly, ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, depending on the scholarship and the funding organization.
Astronomy scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, but some may also provide funds for books, supplies, and living expenses. Always check the details of each scholarship for specific coverage.
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