Celebrating Astronauts
Innovators of Tomorrow
Congratulations to the 2026 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® Inductees Tom Akers and Joe Tanner!
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Exclusive Membership for Space Enthusiasts
Exclusive Membership for Space Enthusiasts
2026-2027 Space Explorers Club
Members participate monthly in a virtual aerospace talk with an astronaut or industry leader along with fellow space enthusists.
BUILDING FRIENDSHIP GUIDANCE SUPPORT
BUILDING FRIENDSHIP
IGNITE TOMORROW'S LEADERS WITH YOUR MENTORSHIP
ELEVATING FUTURE PIONEERS IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Elevating Future Pioneers In Stem
About The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
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.
ELEVATING FUTURE PIONEERS IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Elevating Future Pioneers In Stem
About The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
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
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Best and Brightest Scholars in STEM
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
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 Future Space Exploration
Support Future 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!
ELEVATING FUTURE PIONEERS IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Elevating Future Pioneers In Stem
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
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.
Mercury 7 Society
Make a Lasting Difference
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.
S.P.A.C.E. Endowment
Scholar Programs for Achievement Confidence Engagement
Scholar Programs for S.P.A.C.E
Join ASF’s George and Lisa Schott in their
pledge to support funding for pivotal
Astronaut Scholar Programs ignited by their
S.P.A.C.E (Scholar Programs for Achievement,
Confidence and Engagement) Endowment.
Leaving a Global Impact
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Join America’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.
