Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS)

Free online STEM course for Virginia juniors and seniors built around a Mars mission design, with top students earning a six-day residential summer academy at NASA's Langley Research Center. Applications for the online course are due October 24, 2026.

Offered by Virginia Space Grant Consortium. Summer Program for high school students in Hampton, Virginia, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 11–12. Deadline: 2026-10-24.

Fields: Engineering, STEM, Astronomy

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 11 to 12. It runs online and in person (Hampton, Virginia).
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The last posted deadline, October 24, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS)

When is the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) deadline?

The last posted deadline, October 24, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) free?

Yes. Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS)?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It runs online and in person (Hampton, Virginia). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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