The Ed Dwight Scholarship honors Ed Dwight, an American space program trailblazer, author, and sculptor. Ed was the first Black astronaut candidate, the first to enter the program, complete the training, and be fully qualified as an astronaut.
Scholarship Requirements:
Be a member of the NAACP. If you are not a member of the NAACP, join today.
Be under the age of 25 at the time of application submission.
Be enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student for applicable scholarships.
Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.
Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in Science, Engineering, Aviation, or Aeronautics.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a U.S. resident or citizen.
This is not a renewable scholarship opportunity.
Ed Dwight Scholarship
The Ed Dwight Scholarship honors Ed Dwight, an American space program trailblazer, author, and sculptor. Ed was the first Black astronaut candidate, the first to enter the program, complete the training, and be fully qualified as an astronaut.
Scholarship Requirements:
Be a member of the NAACP. If you are not a member of the NAACP, join today.
Be under the age of 25 at the time of application submission.
Be enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student for applicable scholarships.
Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.
Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in Science, Engineering, Aviation, or Aeronautics.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a U.S. resident or citizen.
This is not a renewable scholarship opportunity.