Student Opportunities

Artemis Student Challenges

The Artemis Student Challenges are authentic, hands-on learning experiences that give students in middle school all the way through graduate school a chance to flex their design and engineering skills. Each opportunity builds foundational knowledge and introduces students to topics and technologies critical to the success of NASA’s Artemis program. The Artemis Student Challenges include:

  • NASA App Development Challenge
  • Human Exploration Rover Challenge
  • Micro-g NExT
  • BIG Idea Challenge
  • First Nations Launch
  • NASA Spacesuit User Interface
  • Technologies for Students (SUITS)
  • Student Launch
  • Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone

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2026 Human Lander Challenge (HuLC)

NASA’s 2026 Human Lander Challenge (HuLC) invites college student teams to develop innovative system solutions to improve the success of long-duration spaceflight performance. Teams will help design Environmental Control and Life Support Systems—crucial systems as human exploration pushes beyond low Earth orbit and toward a sustained presence on the Moon and beyond. HuLC projects help students apply their coursework to real aerospace design concepts and work together in a team environment. The top-three placing teams will share a total purse prize of $18,000.

Details:

  • Eligibility: P/T and F/T undergrad or grad students attending an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Entry proposal and video submission deadline: Mar. 4, 2026

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Zonta Club Scholarships for Young Women

Zonta Club of Hilo is offering $20,000 in scholarships and awards for 2026 to support young women pursuing higher education and career goals. Opportunities are available to high school and college students pursuing leadership, nursing, business, and STEM tracks. Deadlines vary. Visit link for more details!

  • Eligibility: High school or college women in Hawaiʻi

  • Application deadlines: Deadlines vary. Visit link for details.

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HSGC University Research Internship

The Hawaii Spacegrant University Research Internship offers full-time UH undergrads the exciting opportunity to do real NASA-related research and earn up to $12,000 per year. Topics range from Earth science and aerospace to planetary exploration. Apply now and jump-start your path toward a future in space science and engineering!

Details:

  • $5,000 stipend per semester (plus $1,000 travel allowance)
  • Work 10-15 hrs per week
  • Applications Due: June 15, 2026

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizens only
  • F/T undergrads who have declared a major and are enrolled at a UH campus or University of Guam

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