Columbia Crew Memorial Scholarship
The Crew of the Columbia (left to right): Mission Specialist David Brown, Commander Rick Husband,
Mission Specialists Laurel Clark, Kalpana Chawla and Michael Anderson, Pilot William McCool and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon
Most Recent Recipient:
Molly Jacobsen
Rockwall High School
Molly Jacobsen is a biology and premed major. Her entry essay explained how biology and medicine play an important role in keeping astronauts in top physical condition while in space
If you have an interest in pursuing a career in the space program, then you are eligible for the prestigious Columbia Crew Scholarship at Texas A&M University-Commerce! Preference will be given to students whose parent(s) are employed by L-3/ComCept. A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is also required.
If you meet the scholarship criteria, you may be eligible for a possible scholarship of $19,000! (includes stipend for student worker position)
Two students will be selected to receive this scholarship. Please complete the University application along with a 1000-2500 word essay describing why you are choosing a career that supports the challenging new frontier of space and provide recommendation letters from two teachers/counselors and one community member.
Please mail completed application, essay and recommendations to:
Mallory HorneAssistant Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid
P O Box 3011
Commerce TX 75429
Recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours each semester and course enrollment is to include math, science & technology. In order to maintain this scholarship a 3.0 GPA w/3.25 in student’s designated major is required.
If you have additional questions, please contact Glenda Anderson at 903-468-3020.