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Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS)
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The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) is a free STEM learning program for Virginia high school juniors and seniors. Students complete six NASA-themed online modules during the school year, with top performers invited to attend a six-day residential summer academy at NASA’s Langley Research Center to design a crewed mission to Mars.
Program details
- Deadline
- Oct 24, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 11–12
- Program type
- Academic year program
- Duration
- 6 online modules during school year and 6-day summer academy
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Must be a Virginia resident and U.S. citizen (or Permanent Resident/Green Card holder), currently a high school junior or senior, at least 16 years of age, with a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Free
- Financial aid
- Program is free
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- rdelzer@odu.edu
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