The University of Hawaii Space Grant Consortium (HSGC), as a participant in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, invites applicants for NASA Undergraduate Space Grant Internships to support the development of a technically-skilled workforce in the fields relevant to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and to fulfill the employment needs of Hawaii institutions and NASA in these areas. The goal of the HSGC Internship Program is to facilitate the development of a high-technology workforce in Hawaii and to promote educational training opportunities between University of Hawaii students and high-technology enterprises at NASA facilities.

The main objective of the HSGC is to promote the use of NASA technology and educational opportunities in Hawaii and, as such, internships focusing on NASAs science goals are especially encouraged. NASAs science goals are focused on understanding the Earth, exploring the Solar System and the universe beyond, understanding the origin and evolution of life, understanding how life responds to space, creating a more secure, efficient, and environmentally friendly air transportation system, inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology, and mathematics, and engaging the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery. However, in pursuit of the creation of a high-tech workforce, the HSGC Internship Program encourages all internship opportunities relating to the more general STEM disciplines.

All full-time undergraduates or graduates that are State of Hawaii residences are eligible to apply for Internships. Applicants must be enrolled at an academic institution/university or community college. Funding availability is limited.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be sponsored by a mentor at the host company who is willing to guide the student for the duration of the award. Internship awards will be based on academic qualifications of the student, quality of the application letter in terms of proposed objectives, faculty letter of support (if required), appropriateness of applicant resume for the intended project, and availability of an Internship position.
Successful candidates will be designated University of Hawaii Space Grant Interns. Interns are expected to receive internship training at the NASA facility and provide training for the duration of the program. Financial support includes a stipend for the intern and round-trip travel to and from the facility. Summer interns will be expected to commit to a full-time internship position for a designated time period contracted by the NASA Center.

Women, under-represented minorities (specifically native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics), and physically challenged students who have interest in space-related fields are particularly encouraged to apply.