The Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship

The National Space Club awards a $10,000 scholarship each year, in memory of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, America's rocket pioneer. The scholarship is presented at the Goddard Memorial Dinner each spring, for the following academic year. The award is given to stimulate the interest of talented students in the opportunity to advance scientific knowledge through space research and exploration.

Mr. Ross Finman of Carnegie Mellon University, the 2009 Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Scholarship Winner, received his award at the 52nd Goddard Memorial Dinner, held on April 17, 2009. Previous winners of this prestigious award are shown on the Past Goddard Scholarship Winners page.

Funds awarded are paid to the winner through his or her university before the new academic year begins. The winner is eligible to compete for a second year if the circumstances and his or her accomplishments warrant it.

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