[Page 3] Top 80 Astronomy Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 21, 2025Apply below to the best Astronomy Scholarships in February 2025.
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Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology
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 Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The fund offers up to $3,000 for Black undergraduates in STEM at HBCUs. Apply through your school's science or engineering department.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
TMCF | ICON HBCU 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 • Nursing • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Pharmacy • 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 • Juniors • Seniors
TMCF ICON HBCU Scholarship offers up to $10,250 for juniors/seniors in STEM fields with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
May 17, 2025
MetLife Foundation Legacy Endowed 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 • Accounting • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Finance • 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 Black and/or African American students • Juniors
The MetLife Foundation Legacy Endowed Scholarship supports HBCU juniors in STEM, business, finance, or accounting with financial need.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
TMCF | Ford Fund HBCU Scholarship
Alabama • Virginia • Florida • Maryland • District Of Columbia • Louisiana • Tennessee • Texas • North Carolina • STEM • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • UX/Technical Design • Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Cybersecurity • Energy • Mathematics • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Science • Materials Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Information Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Fire Science/Firefighting • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Agricultural Science • Climate Sciences • Meteorology • Animal Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors
The TMCF | Ford Fund HBCU Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for STEM majors at TMCF schools. Apply now if you meet the criteria!
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
TMCF | Baxter STEM Scholarship
District Of Columbia • Georgia • Ohio • Virginia • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Climate Sciences • Meteorology • Food Sciences & Technology • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Physics • Chemistry • Energy • Biology • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mathematics • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • UX/Technical Design • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors
The TMCF | Baxter STEM Scholarship offers $20,000 to 41 African American sophomores in STEM at select universities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for STEM students who are dependents or members.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship
Kentucky • Ohio • Indiana • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Information Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Computer Science • Climate Sciences • Meteorology • Animal Sciences • Graphic Design • Energy • Astronomy • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Physics • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Biology • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Chemistry • Design/Visual Communications • Cybersecurity • Mathematics • Freshmen
The Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for STEM majors in Greater Cincinnati with community service records. Women preferred.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
TMCF | Toyota Scholars Plus HBCU Scholarship
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Physics • Chemistry • Astronomy • Biology • Cybersecurity • Technology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Agriculture • STEM • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Climate Sciences • Meteorology • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The TMCF | Toyota Scholars Plus HBCU Scholarship offers $10,000 for undergraduates in business and STEM fields with financial need.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. Undergraduate Scholarship
Washington • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Physics • Science • For Women • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Zonta Club of D.C. offers up to $5,000 scholarships for women pursuing undergraduate degrees with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship
Technology • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Graduate Students
The Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship awards $7,000 to PhD students in remote sensing. Membership in ASPRS required.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
The Henry Broughton, K2AE, Memorial Scholarship
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 • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • STEM • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Henry Broughton Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for local students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
January 6, 2026
The Queenie Barnes Queen Educational Scholarship
Mississippi • Education • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Energy • Astronomy • Electrical/Electronics • Environmental Science • Meteorology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • High school • Freshmen
The Queenie Barnes Queen Educational Scholarship offers $250+ for residents majoring in Education or STEM/STEAM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
OSGC Community College Scholarships
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 • Food & Nutrition
OSGC offers $1,000 scholarships for STEM students at select community colleges, encouraging women and underrepresented minorities to apply.
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship
Technology • Photography • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for students studying theoretical photogrammetry. Apply with a statement and research papers.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
CSI Executive Search 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 • STEM • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
The CSI Executive Search STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay.
Deadline Passed
Des Moines Women’s Club Marjorie O’Braza Memorial STEM Scholarship
Story County • Polk County • Boone County • Dallas County • Jasper County • Madison County • Marion County • Warren County • Iowa • 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
The Des Moines Women’s Club offers a $2,000 STEM scholarship for Polk County high school seniors pursuing science, technology, engineering, or math.
Deadline Passed
STEM Scholarship
Mercer County • Rock Island County • Henry County • Whiteside County • Carroll County • Knox County • Lee County • Clinton County • Scott County • Muscatine County • Louisa County • Iowa • Illinois • 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
The STEM Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for underrepresented students in sustainability and STEM with a 3.0 GPA and community impact.
Deadline Passed
College Scholarship Program
Aerospace • Astronomy • Architecture • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Chemical Engineering • Cybersecurity • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Chemistry • Information Sciences • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Biology • Energy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Nuclear Engineering • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Physics • Environmental Science • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the College Scholarship Program offering $2,500 scholarships for STEM majors. Submit an essay to qualify!
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Pride in Diversity 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 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 Pride in Diversity Scholarship awards $2,500 to LGBTQ+ STEM students. Apply with a video submission.
Deadline Passed
The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Science Scholarship
Marine Biology/Sciences • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline Passed
SME Education Foundation's scholarships
Kansas • 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 • Manufacturing/Production • 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 • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
SME Education Foundation offers scholarships up to $20,000 for students in technical fields supporting manufacturing.
Deadline Passed
Owen D. Williams Memorial Scholarship
Chittenden County • Washington County • Vermont • Physics • Astronomy • Computer Science • Community Service • Freshmen
The Owen D. Williams Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for first-generation high school seniors pursuing degrees in physics, astrology, or computer science.
Deadline Passed
Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Scholarship
Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Animal Sciences • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Drs. James and Wanda Trefil Scholarship offers $5,000 to Polish descent undergraduates in natural sciences with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline Passed
Texas - UK Award
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • 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
The Texas to UK Award supports low-income Texas students in STEM or Business with a $250+ scholarship for study abroad.
Deadline Passed
Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship
California • 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 • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship supports female STEM students in California with a $250 award for those with financial need.
Deadline Passed
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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