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Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Orlando, FL 3,397 followers
Keeping the U.S. on the forefront of STEM while commemorating the legacy of our pioneering astronauts.
About us
MISSION To aid the United States in retaining its world leadership in technology and innovation by supporting the very best and brightest scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while commemorating the legacy of America’s pioneering astronauts. HISTORY The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was created in 1984 by: the six surviving Mercury 7 astronauts (Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Walter Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton); Betty Grissom (widow of the seventh astronaut, Virgil “Gus” Grissom); William Douglas, M.D. (The Project Mercury flight surgeon); and Henri Landwirth (Orlando businessman and friend). Together they represented a wealth of collective influence which was particularly suited to encouraging university students pursuing scientific excellence. Their mission was to ensure the United States would be the global leader in technology for decades to come. Since that time, astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs have also embraced this noble mission. ASF can partners with industry leaders, universities and individual donors to reward the best and brightest university students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with substantial scholarships. The prestigious Astronaut Scholarship is known nationwide for being among the largest merit-based monetary scholarships awarded to undergraduate STEM juniors and seniors. ASF has a life-long relationship with each Astronaut Scholar and provides them with mentors, professional and personal development and networking with astronauts, C-suite level executives and industry leaders to help advance their careers.
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http://www.astronautscholarship.org
External link for Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Orlando, FL
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- Nonprofit
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- 1984
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651 Danville Drive
Suite 101
Orlando, FL 32825, US
Employees at Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
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James Mault, MD, FACS
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Robert J. Vipperman
Mentor, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), Member, Senior Intelligence Advisory Board (SIAB), CCU Space Program (CSP) - 1st Chief Space…
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Jessica Blomberg, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO | Award-Winning Consultant | Board Member | Strategic Advisor
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Curt Brown
Chairman, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, Aviation Professional
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What an incredible SpaceU game last week with our University Partners University of Central Florida and the University of Arizona! The excitement began the day prior with a fireside chat featuring veteran NASA Astronaut Tony Antonelli and UCF's Dean of Business Paul Jarley, plus a luncheon where Tony presented a keynote to UCF #AstronautScholars and partners. We were also invited to an exclusive tour of UCF's Exolith Lab by 2024 Astronaut Scholar Abigail Glover and to visit The Florida Space Institute. On game day, we attended UCF's Engineering tailgate, participated in the SpaceU Game Day coin toss and ended the night celebrating UCF's victory. Special thank you to UCF for this fantastic experience!
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We are over the #Moon about the world premiere of 'Spacewoman' on November 16! The documentary film shares the story of ASF Supporter and veteran NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins, inspiring women to continue to pursue careers in #STEM, break barriers and reach for the stars. ⭐
I am happy to announce that word officially hit the press today that “Spacewoman,” the documentary based on “Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars,” will have its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 16.
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Attention government officials, federal employees and retirees! The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) offers you the chance to be part of the largest giving campaign, supporting organizations and foundations that mean the most to you. By giving back to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, you’re empowering the next generation of #STEM leaders, our #AstronautScholars. ⭐ Thank you for your support! Enter our CFC number, 26891 to donate: https://ow.ly/NgoJ50TaPrX
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We had an amazing time at the Orlando Meet & Greet on Oct. 25! Veteran NASA Astronaut Bob Cabana joined ASF supporters, #AstronautScholars and our team for an inspiring evening building new connections and learning about ASF’s mission of advancing #STEM innovation. A special thank you to Christy and Robert Apodaca for hosting an incredible event and to everyone who attended! Be sure to check out our Flickr for more photos: https://ow.ly/30Gl50TZ9VT
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The ASF Fall Online Auction is NOW open! Don’t miss your chance to bid on exclusive items through Nov. 15. All proceeds will support our #AstronautScholars and their bright futures in #STEM. Start your bids today: https://ow.ly/fhW150TYvpv
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As we gear up for the big game with the University of Arizona and University of Central Florida tomorrow, we’re highlighting our 2024 #AstronautScholar Bryce Wilson from the University of Arizona! Bryce Wilson is pursuing dual degrees in molecular/cellular biology and biochemistry. Bryce started his research journey in high school, studying cerebral palsy and dystonia in a neurogenetics lab. In his first year of university, he worked with a drosophila model to study ALS, and he has been researching how cells regulate the response to oxidative stress for the past two years. Learn more about our 2024 Astronaut Scholars: https://ow.ly/AVrm50TXWK1
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Join us at the University of Colorado Boulder on Thursday, November 7 at 4:30 PM MT in the Norlin Library, 5th Floor, Center for British and Irish Studies. During the ceremony, 2024 #AstronautScholars Luke Coffman and Lainie Harris will be joined by veteran NASA Astronaut Tony Antonelli as he presents them with their awards! The University of Colorado Boulder Astronaut Scholarships are sponsored by Steve & Jill Wirth, in memory of Astronaut Scott Carpenter and Founders for the Future (an ASF program made possible by the Club for the Future grant). Please RSVP at the link: https://ow.ly/SVFG50TVBWN
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Our #AstronautScholar University Partners, the University of Central Florida and the University of Arizona, are going head-to-head at UCF’s annual SpaceU Game on Nov. 2nd at 3:30 pm ET! Ahead of game day, we're shifting the spotlight from the field to the classroom and introducing our Astronaut Scholars from these universities this week. Watch the video to meet our 2024 #AstronautScholars Abigail Glover, Charlotte Moore and Luis Santori from UCF! The UCF Astronaut Scholarships are sponsored by SAIC and Girl Scouts of Citrus Council. Learn more about our 2024 Astronaut Scholars: https://ow.ly/riJ750TXz86 UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science UCF Burnett Honors College
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We were delighted to celebrate our #AstronautScholars Curtis Althaus (2023 & 2024) and Aidan Lindsay (2024) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during our award ceremony on Oct. 22! During the award ceremony, it was an honor to have veteran NASA Astronaut Joe Tanner present Curtis and Aidan with their awards. Thank you to our University of Illinois Astronaut Scholarship sponsors, Amentum and Founders for the Future (an ASF program made possible by the Club for the Future grant). For more photos of our award ceremonies, check out our Flickr: https://ow.ly/HqA450TWEBe
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