VSGC Awards are funded by NASA's National
Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. The recipients are
recognized for their outstanding achievement as a scholar. The purpose
of this program is to establish a national network of universities with
interests in aeronautics, space, and related fields; to encourage
cooperation among universities, aerospace industry, and government; to
encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs
related to aerospace; to recruit and train professionals for careers in
aerospace science; and to promote a strong science, mathematics,
engineering, and technology educational base from elementary through
university levels.
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Hold a yearly competition to award
merit-based VSGC Undergraduate Scholarships to Vermont students in STEM
disciplines attending Vermont academic institutions.
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Fund special scholarships for Vermont students accepted at
a NASA Academy or other NASA competitive program.
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Hold an annual Awards Night to honor VSGC Scholars and
Fellows and showcase VSGC and NASA-related projects
and activities in Vermont. Invitees will include students,
their parents and teachers, representatives of all VSGC affiliates, state
government officials, and
a NASA representative.
