Programs & Scholarships

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ASMDA supports youth STEM education, university scholarship opportunities, and professional recognition programs that strengthen the air, space, and missile defense community.

Youth STEM Programs

Adventures in Engineering (AIE)

ASMDA’s Adventures in Engineering program introduces high school juniors and seniors to engineering careers through visits, demonstrations, and mentorship across organizations in the defense and aerospace community.

Eligibility & registration

Students register through school counselors
Participants must be U.S. citizens
Participation is limited based on transportation availability

Space Camp Scholarships (Ages 9–11)

ASMDA sponsors a Space Camp scholarship program that covers the costs for children to attend a one-week space camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Scholarships are awarded based on:

Essay
Academic performance
Interest in space/science
Financial need
Location diversity (including OCONUS communities)

Cyber Camp Scholarships (Ages 12–14)

ASMDA offers scholarships to attend the U.S. Cyber Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center during fall break. Scholarships include training, a daily t-shirt, and a stipend wristband. Applications are due by July 31 each year.

Adventures in Engineering (AIE)

Eligibility & registration

Students register through school counselors
Participants must be U.S. citizens
Participation is limited based on transportation availability

Space Camp Scholarships (Ages 9–11)

ASMDA sponsors a Space Camp scholarship program that covers the costs for children to attend a one-week space camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Scholarships are awarded based on:

Essay
Academic performance
Interest in space/science
Financial need
Location diversity (including OCONUS communities)

Cyber Camp Scholarships (Ages 12–14)

University Scholarships

The ASMDA University Scholarships Committee oversees the Mayor Loretta Spencer and Lieutenant General Larry Dodgen Memorial University Scholarship programs. The committee announces the scholarships, manages the budget, promotes opportunities to eligible applicants, collects and reviews applications, and recommends recipients to the ASMDA Board. It also notifies winners and coordinates their recognition at the annual Space and Missile Defense Conference luncheon.

Within 14 days of the luncheon, the committee chair provides a summary and photos (if available) to the ASMDA President and Website Committee Chair for posting on the ASMDA website.

Click a button below to learn more about each scholarship.

Mayor Loretta Spencer Scholarship

LTG Larry J. Dodgen Memorial Scholarship

Veterans Programs

ASMDA supports local veterans organizations and community initiatives across North Alabama, including memorial foundations, recognition programs, events, and direct support activities.

Awards & Recognition

ASMDA Performance Awards

ASMDA recognizes outstanding technical and service achievements by individuals and teams supporting space and missile defense missions.

Wall of Honor

The ASMDA Wall of Honor recognizes distinguished civilian employees who made exceptional contributions to the space and missile defense mission.

ASMDA is a nonprofit, charitable, and private foundation organized and operated under Internal Revenue Service Section 501(c)(3) for educational and charitable purposes.

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ASMDA is a nonprofit, charitable, and private foundation organized and operated under Internal Revenue Service Section 501(c)(3) for educational and charitable purposes.

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