Ed Dwight Scholarship
Opens Mar 3 2025 12:00 AM (EST)
Deadline Apr 11 2025 11:59 PM (EDT)
Description

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 a student of color 

Be under the age of 25 during 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. 

Apply

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 a student of color 

Be under the age of 25 during 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. 

Apply
Opens
Mar 3 2025 12:00 AM (EST)
Deadline
Apr 11 2025 11:59 PM (EDT)