2017 NASA Student Airborne Research Program Application:

Please complete this entire application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

This file and PDF files of your unofficial transcript/s and resume should be emailed to:

ith subject: SARP2017_Application_(your last name)

Recommendation letter(s) should be emailed by your recommender directly to the email address above.

All application materials must be received by:

5PM Pacific Standard Time, February 1, 2017

  1. Contact Information

First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Confirm Email:
Secondary email:
  1. Current Address

Address:
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Telephone:
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  1. Permanent Address

Address:
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  1. Eligibility:
  1. Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student in a 4-year degree granting institution in the United States.
  2. Preference in admission will be given to students who are current juniors (rising seniors in summer 2017). However, applications will be considered from outstanding current seniors and sophomores.
  3. SARP participants must be United States citizens either by birth or naturalization. If you are a naturalized citizen, you will be asked to provide proof of citizenship. If you have questions regarding your citizenship, please refer to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services.
    Note: A Permanent Resident Alien (PRA) or Legal Resident is not considered a US citizen and is not eligible for SARP.

I am a United States citizen (yes/no): Yes No

I am a naturalized U.S. citizen (yes/no): Yes No

Date of naturalization (mm/dd/yyyy):

  1. How did you hear about SARP?

Please take a moment to tell us how you heard about SARP. Use as much space as required in the highlighted box below.

  1. NASA Program Participation

Have you ever participated in any other NASA programs?Yes No

Please list all previous NASA program experiences (K-12 and higher education.) Use as much space as required in the highlighted box below.

  1. Applicant Data (optional)

This section is optional for all candidates. If you decide not to complete this section, it will not impact the assessment of your application.

Gender:MaleFemale

Date of Birth mm/dd/yyyy:

Race/Ethnicity:

American Indian or Alaska Native:

Asian (including Middle East and India):

Black or African American:

Hispanic or Latino:

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:

White:

Other Race/Ethnicity:

**Note: these categories have been designated by the U.S. Department of Labor

  1. Veteran Status

The U.S. Department of Labor requires us to report each year on the number of employees who are veterans. The information you provide will be kept strictly confidential. In addition, this information will be used in accordance with the regulations:

Vietnam Era Veteran:

Disabled Veteran:

Other Veteran:

Not Applicable:

  1. Recommendation Letters:

Instructions:

Only one recommendation is required to complete your application. Contact your reference and ask if they are willing to write a letter of recommendation. Provide the name, phone number, relationship, and email address of the reference below. Late applications due to pending letters of recommendation will not be accepted. If your reference does not respond to your request, proceed with obtaining an alternate recommendation. Lastly, choose your recommender wisely. Be sure to choose a recommender that will write a favorable recommendation on your behalf. The recommender should be someone that will give you a good recommendation that will convey your qualifications, attributes and work ethic. Examples of relevant recommendations include those from: professors, teaching assistants, academic advisors, faculty from an institution previously attended, employers/supervisors who can speak of your relevant experience, credentials, academic potential, etc. There are no pre-defined guidelines that should be followed but recommendations should address your academic and research qualifications.

Requested a letter of recommendation from:

Full Name:
Relationship to you:
Telephone:
Email:
Confirm Email:

Second reference (optional)

Full Name:
Relationship to you:
Telephone:
Email:
Confirm Email:
  1. Resume

Instructions:

  1. Save your resume in PDF format
  2. Make sure the file is less than 1MB in size. Larger files will not be accepted

What your resume should contain:

  1. Your name
  2. Research and work experience (including past internships)
  3. Academic experience
  4. Honors and Awards
  5. Skills and Certifications and Computer Competencies
  6. Memberships and Extracurricular Activities (including offices held and dates)
  7. Hobbies and interests
  8. Volunteerism

Do NOT include your social security number, birth date, ethnicity, race, gender or other personal information in your resume

  1. Essay Questions:
  1. Describe any previous educational, research and/or work experiences you feel would enhance your application. Use as much space as required in the box below (box expands as you type).
  1. Why do you want to participate in SARP? How might the SARP experience help you in your chosen discipline? Please note that the admissions committee considers your response to this question to be one of the most important parts of your application. Use as much space as required in the box below (box expands as you type)
  1. Education:

Academic Status

Total credit hours (total credits by 6/15/2017):

Semester system:

Quarter system:

Academic Level (level you will be on 6/15/2017):

Cumulative GPA on a scale of 4.0:

Are you a full time student? Yes No

Degrees Obtained:

Degrees Anticipated:

Bachelors:

Joint Bachelors/Masters:

Masters:

Ph.D.:

Anticipated graduation date from current program: (mm/dd/yyyy)

Academic Major:

Additional Major:

Minor/Concentration:

Please list all colleges and/or universities that you have attended. Transcripts must be submitted for each.

School 1:

School Name:
Type (Public/Private): / (Choose One)PublicPrivate
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
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Attendance: From (Month/Year):
To (Month/Year):

School 2:

School Name:
Type (Public/Private): / (Choose One)PublicPrivate
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
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Attendance: From (Month/Year):
To (Month/Year):

Please add additional schools if necessary

School Name:
Type (Public/Private): / (Choose One)PublicPrivate
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
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Attendance: From (Month/Year):
To (Month/Year):

Instructions regarding transcripts:

  1. Obtain an “unofficial” transcript from your school or from your school’s website
  2. Enter this transcript into your computer (you may save it, use a scanner, or some other input device)
  3. Save your transcript as a PDF file
  4. Make sure the file is less than 2MB in size. Larger files will not be accepted
  5. Make sure the file is legible on the screen and when printed
  6. Attach the file to the email with this application file

You may be asked to submit an official transcript via postal mail if you are selected.

We have the right to reject/dismiss you if there are discrepancies between unofficial and official transcripts

Note: Please remove your social security number, student ID, birth date, ethnicity, race, gender, and other personal information from your transcripts

List advanced math, science, engineering, and computer science courses you have taken that you feel are relevant to SARP

Course 1:
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List computer skills and any programming/coding experience in the highlighted box below

  1. Certification:

I certify that all information contained in this SARP application is accurate:

Initials:

Date Submitted: