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Congratulations, Andrew Jones!

2008 University of Minnesota Astronaut Scholar

Andrew Jones has been named the 2023
Neil Armstrong™ Award of Excellence recipient!

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Federal Campaign (CFC)

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Then GIVE HAPPY to ASF through the CFC using charity code 26891.
You can even support ASF through payroll deduction or annuity,
giving a little each pay period and supporting our mission all year.

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CONGRATULATIONS
ARTEMIS II CREW

2000 & 2001 Astronaut Scholar and 2020
Neil Armstrong^™ Award of Excellence recipient
Christina Hammock Koch selected as part of
the Artemis II four-person crew to orbit the Moon in 2024.

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Koch’s Astronaut Scholar Story
Founders For The Future

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation awards seven
additional Astronaut Scholarships for the next seven
years. Grant from Club for the Future establishes
ASF's new Founders for the Future program.

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Congratulations 2023
Astronaut Scholar Class!

Please join us in congratulating the
2023 Astronaut Scholar Class!

2023 Recipients
ASTRONAUT SCHOLARS
INNOVATORS OF TOMORROW

ASF supports the very best and brightest scholars in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
while commemorating the legacy of America’s pioneering astronauts.

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About ASF

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's mission is to aid the United States in retaining its world leadership in technology and innovation by supporting the very best and brightest scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while commemorating the legacy of America’s pioneering astronauts.

Astronaut Scholars

Best and Brightest Scholars in STEM

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Astronaut Scholars are impactful and take organizations from ordinary to exceptional. Astronaut Scholars are the Innovators of Tomorrow!

Neil Armstrong™ Award of Excellence

Presented at the Innovators Gala

The Neil Armstrong™ Award of Excellence serves to inspire and is a prestigious recognition for scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians who continue to advance the boundaries of their fields.

View Our Collection of Space History

Support the Future of Space Exploration

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's web store contains unique collections of space memorabilia from early space travel through modern times. Support the future of space exploration by owning part of its past!

Get Involved

Join America’s heroes in supporting the next generation of explorers and innovators. There are many ways to help make a difference and honor the giants that founded the organization and those that continue to foster the mission of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

Visionary Circle

Honor Our Nation’s Greatest Heroes

Becoming a member of ASF's Visionary Circle provides the opportunity to honor our nation’s greatest heroes and to recognize an astronaut's contributions and legacy in American space exploration.

Planned Giving

Make a Lasting Difference

By making gifts to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, you help ASF continue to provide scholarships to the very best and brightest scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Corporate Partners

Join American’s heroes in supporting the most talented students studying within STEM. Your involvement enables ASF to launch Astronaut Scholars into their next chapter where they will discover new breakthroughs that will leave a lasting impact on our global society.