NASA - NASA to Provide Scholarships and Jobs to Students: "To attain the Vision for Space Exploration, one of NASA's strategic goals and missions is to inspire and motivate students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The STSP is a competitive scholarship program intended to guide students toward those careers. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Following graduation, students successfully completing the program will be appointed to full-time positions with NASA.

The program will be open to diverse geographic and demographic individuals enrolled in accredited university, college or community college degree programs specializing in STEM fields. The STSP was specifically created to attract the best and brightest students in STEM areas of study. In exchange for scholarships and research stipend support, STSP students must agree to fulfill a service obligation following graduation.

Organizations interested in partnering with NASA to develop and coordinate the STSP are invited to submit proposals. Participation is open to domestic organizations that include, universities and colleges, professional societies, industry, nonprofit, and academic institutions. Proposals from entities outside the U.S. will not be considered.

Deadline for proposals is October 28, 2004."