Patti Grace Smith Fellowship 2024

The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship is a program for Black and African-American undergraduate students who want to pursue a career in aerospace, including aviation and space. It provides a cash grant and a community of peers, with an application process designed for students who may not have extensive resumes. The fellowship supports students through the early stages of their aerospace-related studies and career development.

Paid summer internships at host companies; guidance and resources through the fellowship

You should be Black or African-American and a current student in a Bachelor's Degree program (or in any year of an Associates Degree program) and a US citizen or US permanent resident; you should be seeking your first paid summer internship in aerospace.

Prepare and submit application materials including a resume, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, an essay, and a multimedia piece per guidelines; follow the application prompts on the official site