Directed Energy Systems
Directed Energy System for Targeting of Asteroids and ExplorRation (DE-STAR) is a proposed University of California Santa Barbara Experimental Cosmology Group experimental astrophysics group primarily focused on studies of the early universe and astrophysical applications of directed energy. They propose a system to deflect asteroids, comets, and other near-Earth objects (NEO) that pose a credible risk of impact. The objects that cross Earth’s orbit, even relatively small ones, can still have a devastating effect. UCSB group proposes an orbital planetary defense system capable of heating the surface of potentially hazardous objects to the point of vaporization. DE-STAR is a modular phased array of kilowatt class lasers powered by photovoltaics, see directed energy weapon.
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Scholarships for Directed Energy Systems Majors
Truman Scholars ProgramHarry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation |
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award $30,000 |
deadline February 04, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Truman Scholars Program is open to full - time students in their penultimate year of school who are interested in pursuing any graduate degree, other than the MBA, in a field that is likely to lead to a career in public service. Read More |
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Alice P. Gast STEM ScholarshipLehigh University |
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award $12,500 |
deadline January 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship is available to female students who are pursuing a degree in STEM at Lehigh University. Read More |
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EAGLES Scholarship - PSUPortland State University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and... Read More |
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Women In Stem AwardBritish American Foundation of Texas |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Women In Stem Award is available to full - time, female undergraduate students who reside and attend school in Texas. You must be majoring in a STEM field, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. Read More |
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Excelerate in STEM Scholarship - MGCCCMississippi Gulf Coast Community College |
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award Up to $4,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Excelerate in STEM Scholarship is available to incoming students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be majoring in a STEM field to be eligible for this renewable award. Read More |
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FIRST/VEX Robotics Scholarship - University of PortlandUniversity of Portland |
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award $3,000 |
deadline April 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe FIRST/VEX Robotics Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at the University of Portland who participated in a high school FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), or a VEX Robotics Competition (either virtually or in-person). You must be pursuing a degree in STEM on a full-time basis and have a minimum... Read More |
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Washington Opportunity Scholarship-PLUPacific Lutheran University |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Washington Opportunity Scholarship is open to undergraduate students at Pacific Lutheran University who are studying a STEM field. You must be a resident of Washington and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Read More |
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SBB Research STEM ScholarshipSBB Research Group |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe SBB Research STEM Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in STEM to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay on the following topic: “What have been your most significant experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how will... Read More |
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AAUW Career Development GrantAmerican Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline November 15, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe AAUW Career Development Grant is open to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce in education; health and medical sciences; science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); or social sciences. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first... Read More |
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Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association ScholarshipU.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are entering their freshman of college as well as current college students. You must be sponsored by a current U.S. NCVA member in good standing and submit a brief written statement in order to be considered for this award. Selection is... Read More |
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Directed Energy Systems Related Majors
- Military Technology
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
- Information/Psychological Warfare and Military Media Relations
- Combat Systems Engineering
- Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
- Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
- Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
- Strategic Intelligence
- Air and Space Operations Technology
- Military Applied Sciences
- Engineering Acoustics
- Military Information Systems Technology
- Space Systems Operations
- Operational Oceanography
- Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
- Military Systems and Maintenance Technology
- Information Operations/Joint Information Operations
- Intelligence
- Missile and Space Systems Technology
- Explosive Ordinance/Bomb Disposal
