Judith L. Pipher 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.

This scholarship award recognizes the late Judy Pipher for her contributions to infrared astronomy, her mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers, and her many contributions to USRA as a member of the Board of Trustees, the representative for University of Rochester, and the Chair of the USRA SOFIA Science Council. 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.