National Space Grant College/Fellowship Program

The Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) is part of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program that is funded through Congress and administered by NASA Headquarters. There are 52 consortia; one in each state, and includes the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) was selected in 1989 as the lead institution, along with 12 member Ohio universities, to form the Ohio Space Grant Consortium. The Space Grant Objective:

To establish a national network of universities with interests and capabilities in aeronautics, space, and related fields
To encourage cooperative programs among universities, aerospace industry, and federal, state, and local governments
To encourage interdisciplinary training, research and public service programs related to aerospace
To recruit and train professionals, especially women and underrepresented minorities, for careers in aerospace science, technology, and allied fields
To promote a strong science, mathematics, and technology educational base from elementary through university levels

The Space Grant's primary focus in Ohio are scholarships and fellowships, and outreach to the K-12 educational system. The scholarships and fellowships are for students in technical areas that mirror disciplines at the NASA Glenn Research Center.

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