To continue the legacy of Nichelle, we are providing a list of resources for grade school, high school and college students that will spark imagination and curiosity. Our goal is for young people to dream big and reach for the stars.
Please see our list of scholarships from corporations and foundations that help remove financial barriers.
Scholarships
https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships – The Amazon scholarship is open to any high school senior based in the United States. Applications open in the fall.
https://www.tmcf.org/ Thurgood Marshall partners with several corporations to offer scholarships and job opportunities to students in the United States. Each scholarship has their own criteria and application dates. Focus is on African-American students.
https://uncf.org/ – The United Negro Fund partners with several corporations to offer scholarships and job opportunities to students in the United States. Each scholarship has their own criteria and application dates. Focus is on diversity.
https://www.crowdstrike.com/about-crowdstrike/nextgen-scholarship-program/ – NextGen Scholarships provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students studying cybersecurity and/or AI. Application deadline is June 2, 2023.
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/ Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship is open to any high school senior based in the United States. They have different programs and each program has different application dates.
https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships – Google has multiple scholarships in both the United States and Internationally. Each program has their own criteria and application dates.
https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/ – Barry Goldwater Fund – Open to any Sophomore and Junior in college based in the United States.
https://www.hsf.net/ – Hispanic Scholarship Fund is open to high school and college students of Hispanic Heritage based in the United States. Check the website for application dates.
https://jackierobinson.org/scholarship/ – Jackie Robinson Scholarship is open to high school seniors based in the United States. Focus is on diversity. Check the website for application dates.
https://ronbrown.org/ – Ron Brown Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are African American/Black. Check the website for application dates.
https://www.aises.org/students/scholarships Advancing Indigenous People in Stem has several scholarships. Please visit the website for eligibility and application dates.
https://elcscholars.com/raytheon-technologies-scholarship/ Raytheon Technologies offers scholarships to African American/Black students who have completed their freshman or sophomore year of college. Please check the website for application dates.
https://www.lastmile-ed.org/ – Last Mile Fund for students currently enrolled in a university program. This is open to any student who is a junior or senior in college and can demonstrate a financial need.
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship – The Gates Scholarship is for high school seniors who identify as: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Check the website for application dates.
https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart – Department of Defense is open to college students who are citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application. The SMART application is open August through December of every year, with awards being granted the following spring.
https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/student-tiles – US Government Intelligence Careers offers scholarships to high school students who are citizens of the United States. Check the website for application dates.
https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship – Government – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scholarship is open to high school seniors interested in a career in natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science. Applications open September 1, 2023.
https://www.hertzfoundation.org/the-fellowship/apply-for-fellowship/ – Open to college seniors or graduate students intending to pursue a PHD. Check the website for application dates.
https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html – McDonalds foundation scholarship is open to Hispanic Students based in the United States. Check the website for application dates.
https://techforce.org/FordFund/ – Ford Foundation – Limited to students in Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix and Dallas wanting to pursue a career in automotive or auto/diesel. They partner with several 2 year colleges and trade schools in these cities.
https://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship – Tylenol – Open to anyone based in the United States who is a college senior who will be starting grad school or any student currently enrolled in a grad school program focused on careers in Healthcare. Check the website for application dates.
Resources
The following websites are free resources that provide in person and/or on-line virtual events and information about internships.
http://www.datascienceprograms.com/learn/the-role-of-data-science-in-astronomy-and-interstellar-exploration/ – The role of data science in astronomy and interstellar exploration is both transformative and indispensable. It serves as a guiding light, illuminating our journey through the cosmos, and as a vital link connecting our curiosity to cosmic truths.
https://greaterthantech.org/ – On-site program in San Diego focused on grade school and high school students.
https://www.nps.gov/kids/ index.htm – National Park Service – Multiple virtual and on-site activities for grade school and high school students – They offer an opportunity to become a junior ranger and a comprehensive list of all the state parks and programs for youth and young adults.
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ – Learning activities targeting grade school age.
https://www.esa.int/kids/en/ home – European Space Agency targeting grade school age.
https://science.nasa.gov/ learners/learner-opportunities – Internship and learning opportunities for high school, undergrad and grad level students.
Science Activation | Science Mission Directorate (nasa.gov) – SciAct is the educational and community outreach part of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.
https://intern.nasa.gov/ – NASA Internships for undergrad and graduate level students.
https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/ citizen-science/ – For any age group.
https://www.khanacademy.org/ – Free learning programs for Grade School and High School students anywhere in the world.
https://www.genesinspace.org/ – Students in grades 7 through 12: design DNA experiments that address a challenge in space exploration.
https://www. scientificadventures.org/ – After school program in the Oakland area for girls grades K-6.
https://beta.nsf.gov/science- matters/seven-nsf-supported- stem-resources-are-perfect – National Science Foundation. Provides at home learning activities for grades K – 12.
https://home.soilsciencelab. com/index.html – Provides at home learning activities for grades K – 12.
https://www.challenger.org/ where-we-are/ – The Challenger Learning Centers have locations worldwide.
https://www.zooniverse.org/ – Free learning projects for high school/college students and adults.
https://www.inaturalist.org/ – For any age who wants to learn more about nature.
https://wearebgc.org/ – Black Girls Who Code – Focused on grade school and high school. They have chapters in 15 cities and free online video tutorials.
https://girlswhocode.com/ – Located in several countries and offers free resources to grade school, high school and college students.
https://www.clubforfuture.org/ missions/ – Blue origin postcard project for any age worldwide.
https://www.colorstack.org/ – Free to join for college students of color pursuing a degree in computer science/engineering. They offer free resources, learning opportunities and career fairs.
https://rewritingthecode.org/ Rewriting the Code (RTC) is a free community and has built the largest peer-to-peer network for 17,000+ women for undergraduate, graduate, and early career women in tech worldwide. They provide learning opportunities, career fairs and mentoring programs. They are a partner of the Nichelle Nichols Foundation.
https://www. milliongirlsmoonshot.org/ – The Million Girls Moonshot seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make. It will inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years. It offers after school programs in all 50 states and a flight crew training program to provide mentorship and training to junior high and high school girls. They are a partner of the Nichelle Nichols Foundation.
https://www.elevators.com/space-elevators-astronomy – Imagine riding in a cabin going roughly 200 miles per hour, with the clouds rushing past. After five to six days, you stop seeing blue skies outside your window, and instead see the curvature of the Earth’s surface amid deep black space. No, it’s not an airplane or rocket you’re riding on, but a space elevator. Space elevators, vehicles designed to take us in and out of space using a cable instead of rockets, have been talked about by scientists for centuries, and are coming closer and closer to becoming a reality. Click the link to more.