STARLIT Scholars Program

What is the STARLIT Scholars Program at É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ?

The STARLIT Scholars Program at É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ connects bright undergraduate students with grant-funded summer internships. The STARLIT Scholars Program offers two tracks: a research track and an industry track.Ìý

  • STARLIT Research Scholars engage in STARLIT-related research at a É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ lab. Participating labs include the VADeR Lab, ORCCA, and .
  • STARLIT Industry Scholars intern at STARLIT partner companies, including several companies that serve on STARLIT's Industry Advisory Board (IAB).
    • Participating companies include BAE Systems Inc, Kayhan Space, Advanced Space, Red Canyon Software, and Lockheed Martin.

All STARLIT Scholars receive:

  • A competitive stipend.
  • Wraparound administrative support.
  • Cohort-based programming with other STARLIT Scholars, focused on industry and US Space Force specific content.
  • Professional development seminars and workshops.Ìý

STARLIT Scholars must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Currently enrolled at the É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ as an undergraduate or masters degree student. Colorado-based community college students may apply to STARLIT-funded SPUR positions via .
  • Majoring in a STEM degree program, including aerospace engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.Ìý
  • All STARLIT Scholars must commit to a 10 week program (minimum) over summer 2025.
    • Approximate program dates are May 27 - August 8, 2025.
  • All STARLIT Scholars must attend in-person guest speaker engagements and seminars. There will be 4 - 5 seminars throughout the summer, focused on US Space Force related topics.
    • The underlying purpose of these seminars is to provide continuing education and exposure to US Space Force projects and priorities.
  • All STARLIT Scholars must present on their research/industry experience at the end of the summer in a cumulative poster session.Ìý

Applications are closed for the Summer 2025 program.Ìý

Applications are closed for the Summer 2025 program.Ìý

Thank you for your consideration! Please contact Meaghan Allyn, STARLIT Outreach Project Manager, at meaghan.allyn@colorado.edu.Ìý

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Flow diagram illustrating the dual-track STARLIT Scholars program.