Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
300
Days
March 15 2026
Application Deadline
6
Awarded last year
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Outline of the physics and related courses the applicant has taken and plans to take; Certification from the Department Chair that the applicant is in good standing
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Society of Physics Students Leadership Scholarships

Description

The SPS Leadership Scholarships will be awarded to physics majors in the latter stages of their undergraduate careers. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic performance and leadership in their department (often through SPS or the department group). Applicants must have at least junior level standing according to their institution's definition, and plan to be enrolled as an undergraduate for at least one more semester. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with the applicant and his or her qualifications. The recommenders should comment on the applicant in light of each of the three criteria: high scholarship performance both in physics and overall studies, the exhibition of the potential and intention for continued scholastic development in physics, and active participation in SPS programs. Awardees will be required to submit a completed W-9 federal tax form (or equivalent for international students) before funds are dispersed. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$2,500
Low Amount Awarded
$6,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Physical Sciences
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with Society of Physics Students

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Outline of the physics and related courses the applicant has taken and plans to take; Certification from the Department Chair that the applicant is in good standing
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Contact SPS-Programs@aip.org
Tel: 301-209-3007 Address 1 Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740