[American Astronomical Society](https://aas.org)

Rolling (applications reviewed as received)

Up to $2,000 per student for emergency needs; awards may be less depending on need and available funds.

Emergency scholarships for undergraduate physics and astronomy students facing financial hardship due to COVID-19-related disruptions.

Applicants must be undergraduate members of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) and demonstrate financial need.

--- ## Description The AIP-SPS Student Emergency Scholarship provides immediate, needs-based financial relief to undergraduate students in physics and astronomy who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The award aims to alleviate challenges such as displacement, loss of employment or internships, and other pandemic-related disruptions, enabling students to continue their academic pursuits in the physical sciences. Funding is intended to cover urgent educational expenses, including tuition, fees, housing, and books. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis; there is no set deadline. - Awards are made as long as funds remain available. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **$2,000 per student** - Actual award amount may vary based on demonstrated need and available funds. - Funds are intended for immediate educational expenses (tuition, fees, housing, books, etc.). --- ## Eligibility - Open to undergraduate students majoring in physics, astronomy, or closely related fields. - Applicants must be current members of the **Society of Physics Students (SPS)** national organization. - Demonstrated financial need due to COVID-19-related disruptions (e.g., loss of job, housing insecurity, unexpected expenses). - Must submit a written statement describing the financial hardship and how the scholarship will support continued education. --- ## Application Process 1. **Confirm SPS Membership:** Applicants must be registered undergraduate members of SPS. [Join SPS](https://students.aip.org/sps/join) if not already a member. 2. **Prepare Application Materials:** - Personal information and academic details. - A written statement of financial need, describing COVID-19-related hardship and how the funds will be used. 3. **Submit Application:** Applications are submitted online via the official [SPS Emergency Scholarship page](https://www.spsnational.org/scholarships/SPSEmergency). 4. **Review Process:** Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Awards are distributed as long as funding remains. --- ## Additional Information - Scholarships are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. - Additional support for the program may be available through donor campaigns. - Students may contact the SPS Programs team with questions about eligibility or the application process. --- ## External Links - [AIP-SPS Student Emergency Scholarship Application](https://www.spsnational.org/scholarships/SPSEmergency) - [AIP-SPS Student Aid Overview](https://students.aip.org/observer/aip-sps-funding-opportunities-for-students-in-need) - [AAS Announcement](https://aas.org/posts/news/2020/06/aip-provides-aid-physics-astronomy-students-impacted-covid-19-pandemic) - [SPS Membership Information](https://students.aip.org/sps/join) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |---------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------| | SPS Programs Team | SPS-Programs@aip.org | +1 301-209-3007 | [Contact SPS](https://students.aip.org/contact) | | AAS Grants Contact | [email protected] | +1 202-328-2010 | [AAS Contact](https://aas.org/contact) |

AIP-SPS Student Emergency Scholarship

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