Applications are currently being accepted for the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship was created to honor the legacy of Patti Grace Smith and increase representation of Black professionals in the aerospace industry.
The programme supports undergraduate students who are interested in building careers across the aerospace sector. It combines paid work experience, financial support, mentorship, and community-building to help students enter the industry with professional skills and networks.
The fellowship welcomes students interested in both technical and non-technical aerospace careers.
Selected fellows receive a comprehensive package of professional and financial support, including:
The programme is particularly valuable for students who have not yet had an opportunity to gain professional aerospace experience.
The fellowship is designed for Black or African-American undergraduate students in the United States.
Applicants must:
The programme is intended for students at the beginning of their aerospace careers.
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