Increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is at the core of Aerospace’s outreach initiatives. The Dr. Wanda M. Austin STEM Scholarship program was established in 2015 to increase STEM opportunities for high-achieving, underrepresented students. With the launch of the Future STEM Leaders program, Aerospace is building on this success by expanding opportunities for first-generation, college-bound students in areas where Aerospace employees live and work.
Each recipient of the Future STEM Leaders Scholarship receives a one-time $5,000 scholarship upon acceptance into a four-year college or university. The students are also matched with Aerospace employees who act as academic mentors and coaches from college admission to entry into the working world. All recipients demonstrate a record of leadership and participation in community-service activities as well as an interest in pursuing a four-year college or university degree in physical sciences, computer sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Contributing to this DMV Future STEM Leaders Scholarship provides funding to the local area to sponsor additional scholarships for our region. The District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virgina communities.
