APA Competition

Asian American students are invited to participate in a national essay competition to win a scholarship to the U.S. Space Camp/Academy in Huntsville, Alabama.

U.S. Space Camp/Academy

The U.S. Space Camp/Academy is a five-day program located in Huntsville, Alabama that is packed with astronaut training for young people. Activities include simulated Space Shuttle missions, IMAX movies, training simulators (like the 1/6th Gravity Chair), rocket building and launches, scientific experiments, and lectures on the past, present, and future of space exploration.

Operating since 1982, the U.S. Space Camp is the largest camp operation in the United States. Students not only participate in fun camp activities, but they learn about the value of science as well. Space Camp has been featured on the Discovery Channel and is supported by leading educational organizations. To attend the U.S. Space Camp, you must be 9-11 years old. For Space Academy, you must be 12-14 years old.

During your stay at the U.S. Space Camp, you will stay in bunk-bed style dorm rooms on the campus of the camp. The scholarship covers air fare, tuition, which includes all meals, lodging, and program materials. Although the scholarship covers tuition for the week of July 13-18, the winner of the scholarship has the opportunity to change the date they wish to attend. The winner can only make one change to this date at no cost. Any additional scheduling changes will result in a fee from the U.S. Space Camp. The winner will also be required to submit health and consent forms to attend the camp.

For detailed information about U.S. Space Camp, you can visit their website at www.spacecamp.com.

Application

Download APA Space Camp Scholarship Competition Application (pdf - 42kB)

Applications are due May 1, 2008. In order for your application to be considered, you must return a completed application form with the signature of a parent or guardian and your essay of no more than 300 words on one of the four topics provided on the application. Late applications will not be considered. Please mail to the following address:

Space Camp Scholarships
c/o Education and Opportunity Fund
818 SW 3rd Street, Suite 514
Portland, Oregon 97204