Applications are open for the Brooke Owens Fellowship — Class of 2027. This fellowship supports undergraduate women and gender minorities who want careers in aerospace. It offers mentorship, professional development, and a summer cohort experience.
The program welcomes students from all nationalities. In addition, both engineering and non-engineering applicants may apply if they are interested in the aerospace industry.
Application Deadline
- 4 October 2026
Tell Me About The Fellowship
The Brooke Owens Fellowship (BOF) is a prestigious program designed to support undergraduate women and gender minorities (including nonbinary and gender non‑conforming students) who aspire to careers in the aerospace industry. It emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and building a supportive community of future aerospace leaders.
Which Fields are Eligible
Applicants may come from:
- Engineering disciplines
- Non‑engineering fields (policy, communications, design, etc.)
- Any undergraduate program with a demonstrated interest in aerospace.
Type
- Undergraduate Fellowship | Aerospace | Mentorship & Professional Development
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be undergraduate students with at least one year of coursework completed toward a bachelor’s or associate degree.
- Be 18 years or older.
- Identify as a woman or gender minority.
- Be enrolled at a college or university at the time of application.
- Be interested in pursuing a career in aerospace.
- Students of all nationalities are welcome.
How Are Fellows Selected
- Based on academic interests, character, values, and commitment to service.
- Application includes creative components (essays and multimedia submission) to highlight individuality and mission alignment.
Which Countries are Eligible
- Global – all nationalities may apply.
Where Will the Fellowship Be Taken
- Fellowship activities are hosted in the United States, with virtual and in‑person programming.
How Many Fellows
- Cohort size varies annually; highly competitive selection.
What is the Benefit of the Fellowship
- Executive mentorship (one‑on‑one).
- Brookie alumni mentorship.
- Professional development programming.
- Career development resources.
- Summer cohort experience.
- Annual Brooke Owens Summit.
- Support in exploring internship opportunities (not guaranteed).
How Long Will the Fellowship Last
- Fellowship runs through the summer of 2027 with ongoing alumni engagement.
Required Documents
- Resume or CV.
- Transcript (at least one semester of graded coursework).
- One letter of recommendation.
- Personal Statement (600 words).
- Mission Alignment Essay (300 words).
- Multimedia Essay (non‑traditional format, under 250 MB, max 5 minutes).
How to Apply
- Prepare required documents and creative submissions.
- Complete the fellowship application via the application portal.
- Submit all materials before 4 October 2026.
You can start your application here: application portal.
👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
