We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to experience space. That is why the Challenger Space Center of Arizona is pleased to announce availability of grants for the FY 03-04 school year.

These programs allow students to build and launch a probe, take part in a daring exploration to rendezvous with a comet and work with million-dollar technology as Mission Control staff and scientists on board the International Space Station.

Eligible Applicants
To qualify for scholarship funding, teachers and administrators must submit the application on behalf of a school/organization within Arizona.

Eligibility Standards
To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must meet both of the following requirements:

1. Recipient school/group must show a financial need for field trip or mission funding.
2. Recipient school/group must show how the field trip or mission will positively impact the group’s students.

Funding Guidelines
Full or matching scholarships may be awarded for mission costs or field trip costs only.

Application Procedure
A copy of the application may be downloaded from the top link on this page. If you have any questions, please use the contact information above, as well.

A completed application must include the following

1. Complete administrative information
2. Letter of support from principal
3. Brief description of how the scholarship will benefit the school/group
4. Brief description of financial need

Within two weeks of completing your mission or field trip, you are required to submit a letter of appreciation to the Challenger Space Center that will be presented to the appropriate sponsoring organization. Letters of Appreciation should be submitted to:

Education and Public Program Scheduler
Challenger Space Center
21170 N. 83rd Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382

Evaluation Process
Applications are reviewed bi-monthly. Once the Challenger Space Center has determined the level of funding, if any, to be provided, applicants will be notified in writing.