Monday, November 8, 2021

Space Camp

 Dear Staff of the Madison Metropolitan School District,


I am contacting you to boost notification of a Space Camp scholarship.  The Geek Partnership Society (GPS), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is now accepting applications for the 2022 Space Camp Scholarship through January 17, 2022. This allows a student (age 10-14) living in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin to attend Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama at no cost (other than transportation to the airport). This year's essay theme: "As the space industry grows, we will need a wider diversity of professions beyond mathematicians, rocket scientists and astronauts. Tell us about two or three different kinds of occupations, why they are needed, and how they contribute to the space industry."

Qualifications:
Be age 10-14 (at the time they attend)
Live in the 5-state area (MN, IA, WI. SD, ND)
Be able to demonstrate an interest in and understanding of space exploration
Have parental consent and fill out the application fully and accurately
Be able to attend Space Camp during the available time period
Be able to attend a 5-night program out of state without a parent
If you win the scholarship, you must fill out additional forms from Space Camp and agree to follow its rules and regulations.
Be able and willing to represent the Geek Partnership Society while attending Space Camp.
Be able to attend the 2022 CONvergence convention in Minneapolis for the announcement on stage during Opening Ceremony. The winner and responsible adult will receive complimentary memberships to the convention.

In addition, GPS is offering a scholarship for an educator to attend Space Camp.

Qualifications:
Live in the 5-state area (MN, IA, WI, SD, ND)
Be able to demonstrate an interest in and understanding of space exploration
Be able to attend Space Camp during the available time period
If you win the scholarship, you must fill out additional forms from Space Camp and agree to follow its rules and regulations.
Be able and willing to represent the Geek Partnership Society while attending Space Camp.
Optionally, attend the 2022 CONvergence convention in Minneapolis for the announcement on stage during Opening Ceremony and for assorted panels and events. The winner will receive a complimentary membership to the convention if they choose to go.

If you have any questions about the scholarship, the application process, or anything else, please email them to spacecamp@geekpartnership.org.


Michael Kingsley