How To Apply

Get an invaluable learning experience and fun by signing up for this program!

Apply online at https://www.nasa.gov/content/sasa.

The application portal is open beginning November 1, 2021.

​The applicant must submit the entire application package, including personal statement, statement of interest, 1 letter of recommendation (a 2nd is optional), and official transcript(s) by the January 31, 2022 deadline for full consideration.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Applicants will be selected based upon:
• Be enrolled full-time in one of the MSI partner universities
• Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better
• Status as a first- or second-year undergraduate student
• Interest in pursuing a STEM-related degree and career
• Interest in the Earth, Ocean, and/or Atmospheric Sciences
• U.S. citizenship

Do you still have questions?

Don't worry - we've got you covered!  See our Frequently Asked Questions below:

DO YOU ACCEPT UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS?
Yes, unofficial transcripts are accepted if they are downloaded from your university website. Scanned copies of official transcripts are also acceptable; please upload your scanned transcripts as a PDF to your application. Remove or cover any Social Security numbers.

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WHAT IF MY GPA IS LESS THAN 3.0?
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater are encouraged to apply. Consideration will be given based on the level of difficulty of your courses, the remarks of your recommenders, and your personal statement, including extenuating circumstances that are described.

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I HAVE OTHER OBLIGATIONS DURING THE SUMMER PROGRAM. CAN I JOIN FOR PART OF THE PROGRAM?
No, we require that students attend the full 8-week program to make the most of the research experience.

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MY FALL 2021 GRADES WILL NOT BE FINALIZED BY JANUARY 31, 2022. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If your Fall 2021 grades are not finalized on your transcript by the application deadline of January 31, 2022, due to your institution's academic calendar, exam period, or other exceptional circumstances, you may submit your transcripts after January 31. If you submit after the application deadline, please upload your transcript as a PDF and notify us of the reason for the delay by emailing us at arc-sasa@mail.nasa.gov before the January 31 deadline.

Do you still have questions?

Visit us at https://www.nasa.gov/content/sasa/ for application information. Questions about the application or SASA program? Email us at arc-sasa@mail.nasa.gov