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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

Department of Defense, American Society for Engineering Education

The scholarship open to undergraduate and graduate level university students pursuing STEM degrees. Scholarship is also available to upper-level high school students. Some select locations also offer internships to university students pursuing education-related degrees and K-12 professional educators. This internship program provides students an opportunity to work with full-time AFRL scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology and are able to contribute to unique, research-based projects. On the other hand, graduate interns are able to collaborate with AFRL on current research and incorporate the research into their graduate work.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Open to undergraduate and graduate level university students pursuing STEM degrees, as well as upper-level high school students; select locations also offer internships to university students pursuing education-related degrees and K-12 professional educators
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must be taking at least half-time academic course load leading to a degree or certificate for semester immediately preceding internship session; Must be in good academic standing
  • Citizenship:
    Must be a US Citizen; program is not open to non-Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Dual Citizens
  • College:
    Must be enrolled or accepted at an educational institution taking at least half-time academic course load leading to a degree or certificate for semester immediately preceding internship session
  • Major/Career:
    Students pursuing STEM degrees; select locations also offer internships to university students pursuing education-related degrees and K-12 professional educators
  • Miscellaneous:
    Must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid drivers license; Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week); Must be willing to temporarily relocate to physical work location; Must be able to take personal responsibility for arranging transportation to and from worksite each day; Must be able to pass a background check, potentially resulting in a Secret Security Clearance
  • Other Benefits:
    Exciting research topics; Technical training; Mentorship from experienced AFRL scientists and engineers; Opportunities to tour AFRL laboratories; Networking through social events; Competitive stipend rates

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Describe any other educational and/or work experiences you feel would enhance your application; How might this AFRL Scholars experience help you in your chosen discipline?; Why do you want to intern with the AFRL Scholars Program?; List coursework related to the internship for which you are seeking; List computer capabilities or other relevant skills (e.g. UNIX, C#); List any skill you possess that you consider valuable and relevant to the position(s) for which you are applying.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    At least one letter of recommendation

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