The Arizona State University/NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Research Scholarship program serves sophomore-senior undergraduate students from Arizona State University (ASU). Scholarships are awarded for one academic year. During that time, scholars engage in a hands-on, mentor-guided, research, research and development, science writing, science policy or science education experiences, rooted in NASA-related questions and issues. The ASU/NASA Space Grant program is designed to provide a challenging work experience to recipients and geared to provide undergraduates who are exploring career options, the opportunity to broaden their education with a rich, hands-on experience that includes a full process of inquiry and discovery. This includes those traditionally under-represented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Scholarships can take place with a faculty mentor on campus or with a professional working for an affiliate in the government, industry, or the non-profit sectors on or off campus. In addition, AZSGC members from across Arizona, funding permitting, support placement of their exceptional research scholars in NASA Center internships, which are demonstrated to be exceptional and inspirational next-step learning opportunities. Both types of opportunities inspire awardees into advanced degree programs and ultimately into the American NASA STEM-related workforce.