Eligibility and Other Opportunities:

If my child will be 9 before camp begins but will not yet have completed the 4th grade, is she eligible to apply for a Space Camp scholarship award?

Beginning this year, a child will be eligible to apply for a Space Camp scholarship application if he or she will be9 years old prior to camp. We do encourage applicants to wait until after completing the 4th grade, however. The Space Camp curriculum for children ages 9-11 assumes that a child has the equivalent of a 4th grade education before coming to camp.

If an applicant does not receive a scholarship award, are there any other Space Camp scholarship opportunities?

Yes. There are other scholarship opportunities available. Some are restricted according to age, geographic area, whether a child is from a military family or some other qualifier. Try searching online for Space Camp scholarships. Alabama applicants who are age 12-14 may apply for SALSA. Please see www.spacecamp.com/salsa for more information.

If I pay for my child’s camp and he or she receives a scholarship award, will I be able to get a refund?

Yes, if your child receives a scholarship award, you will receive a refund for the tuition and registration fee. If your child does not receive a scholarship award and you wish to cancel, you will need to follow the Space Camp cancellation policy. The $50 registration fee is nonrefundable.

Is the scholarship application open to international applicants?

Yes, but you will need to complete the application in English. You must be fluent in conversational English to attend camp.

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