NASA WVSGC Ambassador Program

The NASA WV Space Grant Consortium is pleased to announce one-year scholarships for students to promote awareness and inspire, engage, and encourage interest and careers in STEM. Student ambassadors will serve as a vital link between the West Virginia Space Grant Consortium (WVSGC) and the community. This position will increase awareness of the WVSGC and students’ opportunities. Students of U.S. citizenship from any WV Space Grant Consortium affiliate campus may apply.

Key Responsibilities:

 

    • Attend various STEM events, such as NASA Day and campus recruiting events, to engage with audiences of all ages.
    • Interact with K-12 students, higher education students, and the general public to inspire interest in STEM and NASA-related opportunities.
    • Assist in advertising WVSGC and NASA-sponsored programs, internships, research opportunities, student research poster competitions, and more.
    • Utilize multiple social media platforms to spread awareness about these opportunities.
    • Propose campus outreach events to engage with the community and promote WVSGC initiatives.
    • Actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all interactions and events.
    • Depending on the event requirements, you may work independently, with other Student Ambassadors, and/or with the leadership team.
    • Meet regularly with the WVSGC team and conduct or attend at least three outreach events per year.
    • Provide content related to events within their district for WVSGC social media and newsletters.
    • Courtesy of Space Grant, students will have the opportunity to travel and attend the NASA Space Grant Directors meeting in Washington, D.C.

AWARD FUNDS                                                                                                                       

Five awards of $1,000 per award will be awarded in the 2025-2026 Student Ambassador Program, contingent upon funding from the NASA Office of STEM Engagement.

To apply, click here!

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

Specific Questions? Please contact Kristina Angeline at Kristina.angeline@mail.wvu.edu

A few words from some of our 2024-2025 NASA Ambassadors….

Sonya Carper- West Virginia Wesleyan College 

“This year has been an incredibly transformative experience, marked by personal growth, professional development, and unforgettable opportunities. As an ambassador for the West Virginia Space Grant Consortium during its inaugural year for the program, I have gained invaluable knowledge and skills that will continue to shape my career and future aspirations. From participating in NASA Day and attending the NASA National Space Grant Directors Conference in Washington, D.C., to engaging in outreach events such as WVWC Space Day and High School Science Day at Marshall University, each experience has reinforced my passion for STEM and advocacy.”

Ximena Cabrera Vega – West Virginia University

My time as a NASA WVSGC Ambassador has been nothing but wonderful. I have had the opportunity to connect with so many people in the Statler College at West Virginia University and beyond to share some of the many NASA opportunities that are offered to students. Being an ambassador has allowed me to learn so much about the company that I have admired ever since I was little. Overall, my experience being an ambassador has been great, it allowed me to become a leader and pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way by strengthening my public speaking skills and boosting my confidence.

Check out this video to hear more about this program!