Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Space Science Education (Website)

Important Dates:
Deadline for first application: April 1, 2008
Deadline for second application: October 1, 2008

Eligibility Criteria:
Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in space-related sciences and engineering.

Throughout his life, Gerald Soffen dedicated himself to fostering the growth of young space scientists and engineers. The Dr. Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Space Science Education was established to continue Jerry’s commitment to the future of space by supporting motivated students in the fields of space science and engineering. The Dr. Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Space Science Education offers Student Travel Grants.

Since the fall of 2002, the Soffen Fund has provided students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in space-related sciences and engineering with Travel Grants. The Travel Grants enable awardees to attend a professional conference at which they present their research. The Travel Grants are awarded to students who attend meetings at which they will present their research.