John R. Sevier Memorial Scholarship Award

USRA presents scholarship awards to undergraduate students each fall as part of its Distinguished Undergraduate Award program.

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students attending a four-year accredited college or university that offers courses leading to a degree in science or engineering. Applicants must be within two (2) years of earning a B.S. or a B.A. in a field of science and engineering, including life science and science education by the time the award is received. Applicants must be US citizens or lawful Permanent Residents. Previous USRA scholarship winners are not eligible. Scholarship awards are made in the fall, with applications accepted during the summer.

During his 22 years of service to USRA, Sevier served as Acting Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute and as Deputy Director of the Division of Space Life Sciences. This memorial scholarship award honors his dedication to education and advancements in aerospace technology. One-time award of $5000.

Student Applications must be received by 11:59 PM CDT on August 6. Letters of Recommendation must be received from applicant's references by August 13.