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!
About ASF
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.
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.
Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
The United States Mint will recognize the 50th anniversary of the historic first moon landing in 2019 by striking domed coins bearing an iconic image from the Apollo 11 mission. The commemorative coins will be sold...
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.
Commemorative Coin Campaign
The On the Shoulders of Giants Campaign is a fundraising effort to raise the $3.2 million matching funds needed to receive the U.S. Mint’s Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin surcharges.
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.
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.
Corporate Partners
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.
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