NOW OPEN: AIAA High School Student Scholarships

AIAA scholarships are available for high school seniors planning to study engineering or a related field. Students may apply to more than one of these scholarships.

The deadline to apply for a scholarship is 31 December 2024.

 To view full eligibility requirements and application documents, visit the AIAA website.

The AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship was created in 2022 to encourage young women to study aerospace engineering and pursue a career in the aerospace defense industry. Made possible by donations from the Hewson Family Foundation and Lockheed Martin, the scholarship awards one $10,000 scholarship to a female high school senior and one $10,000 scholarship to a female university student who are intending to or already pursuing an engineering major at a college or university in the United States or one of its territories.

The AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Roger Kahn (1907–1962) and his passion for aviation and entertainment. The scholarship recognizes the extraordinary potential of students aspiring to become an engineering or science leader in the aerospace industry. Each year, AIAA awards up to four $10,000 Kahn scholarships to high school seniors.

Scholarship Also Includes:

• Complimentary airfare and hotel stay to attend the 2025 AIAA Awards Gala
• A mentor from AIAA’s professional members group to help guide the student toward achieving a career in the aerospace industry