New Zealand Space Scholarship 2026 for Postgraduate Students (Internship at NASA)
The New Zealand Space Scholarship offers postgraduate students a unique opportunity to intern at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. This three-month internship allows students to work alongside leading scientists and engineers, contributing to innovative space technology projects and gaining invaluable experience in the field of space exploration.
The 2026 cohort includes students from various disciplines such as physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and aerospace engineering. They will engage in projects that involve astrovirology, gas reactions under vacuum ultraviolet light, power electronics systems, and telemetry analysis, making significant contributions to the future of space technology.
Eligibility
Open to postgraduate students from New Zealand universities, specifically those studying physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and aerospace engineering.
Deadline: Ongoing
Benefits
Internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, covering travel and living expenses during the internship period.
