NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) is a STEM engagement activity for community college students seeking to transfer to a 4-year institution or go directly to the labor force. NCAS uses NASA’s unique expertise, research, facilities, and other resources in the area of aerospace to engage students in authentic and experiential learning experiences. Three consecutive mission opportunities are offered alongside an opportunity to apply for a paid internship. NCAS also partners with Minority Serving Institutions enabling them to engage students in similar experiences that are scaled to the institutions’ STEM networks.

        Community college students participating in NCAS can expect to advance their capabilities in STEM, helping to prepare them for better representation and service in STEM fields. Each NCAS mission is designed to challenge and build student knowledge and skills in aerospace by focusing on NASA’s specific science and mission goals, collaboration, competition, and career pathways. By the end of participation, development of interest and talent toward entering a 4-year institution or toward entering the STEM workforce should be observable.

Mission Time-frame: August through February

Deadline: 6/26/2023