NASA On-Campus @ NCC
NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) is an agency-wide activity funded by The Minority University Research and Education Project.
NCAS engages 2-year degree-seeking STEM students in NASA missions and research.
Students participate in a competitive 5-week online course. Successful students will be selected for the NASA on Campus NCAS Event that engages students in a 4-day engineering design challenge while highlighting STEM industry in the local community.
Students who participate in the on-campus event can register for one college credit paid by the program.
What is NCAS?
How to Apply?
It is a 2-step process
Step 1 - Click here to register. You will receive an email confirmation.
Step 2 - Click on the link in the email and complete the application process. You will need to upload:
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A recommendation from a professor
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An unofficial transcript
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One paragraph explaining why you want to participate
Watch this video for an overview of the NCAS program and the information presented on this page
Who is Eligible?
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US citizen or permanent resident
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At least 18 years of age and a high school graduate
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A registered community college student in spring and fall 2021
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Concurrent enrollment or completion of 9+ hours of STEM coursework
Timeline
Application Opens March 1
Application Closes May 5
Online Session May 26-June 30
Student Selections By Mid-August
Onsite Experience October 11-14
Have a question?
Attend one of the online info-sessions on Webex
use this link:
https://rebrand.ly/ncc-ncas-info-session
Contact Dr. Rastgar Agah with any question
For more information visit: https://go.nasa.gov/ncas-campus