Student Competition

20th Annual Frank J. Redd Student Scholarship Competition

Student Competition Paper Deadline - April 20, 2012

THE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION PROVIDES students with the opportunity to share their work on small satellite concepts and missions. Scholarships are awarded to competition finalists presenting at the Small Satellite Conference. The number and dollar values of the scholarships are determined on a yearly basis.

PAPERS MAY BE PRESENTED on relevant study and research related to:

  • Small satellites, their systems and subsystems
  • Mission concepts
  • Related infrastructure (launch vehicles or ground systems).

Concepts (actual or proposed) may include hardware, uniquely applicable software, or mission results that serve to advance the state of the art or broaden the application of small satellites.

PARTICIPATION IS OPEN TO all full-time undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an engineering or scientific discipline at an accredited college or university.

  • Salaried government or industry sponsored students are not eligible for the competition.
  • Students graduating prior to January 2012 are not eligible for the competition.

STUDENT AUTHORS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER for the Conference at a reduced, all-inclusive registration fee of $150. This fee covers Conference admission, CD-ROM proceedings, Conference giveaway, refreshment breaks, three lunches, and social events. Authors must provide their own transportation and lodging.