Intelsat Mission 1 Space STEM Scholarship 2023 for Young Africans

Published: 09 Nov 2022

Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), is accepting applications to its Space STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program from teenagers across the African continent.

This partnership with MaxIQ Space chooses high school students from across the continent to be involved in an intensive program where students design, build and, for certain missions, launch satellites into space. This unique opportunity is entirely virtual, with each student receiving a STEM kit and engaging in virtual workshops delivered by space education specialists. Each workshop comprises lessons, practical activities, assignments and experiments.

Intelsat Space STEM program

Application Deadline	December 31, 2022
Type	College School
Sponsor	Intelsat
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Intelsat Space STEM program

Intelsat will sponsor 30 scholarships for the Space STEM program for candidates who successfully meet the following criteria above

Requirements for Intelsat Space STEM program

Candidates who:

• Are between the ages of 14 and 18
• Live on the African continent
• Demonstrate a passion for and knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
• Have a clear interest in all things “Space”
• Have access to the internet through a smart device with browser capability
• Have browser skills
• Are proficient in English

Application Deadline

December 31, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Intelsat on docs.google.com to apply