2016 NASA Student Airborne Research Program Application:
Instructions:
Please complete this entire application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
To apply, please send an email to sarp2016@nserc.und.edu with subject:
SARP2016_Application_(your last name)
Attach the following 3 files to your email:
1. This completed application form
2. PDF file/s of your unofficial transcript/s
3. Your resume
Recommendation letter(s) should be emailed by your recommender directly to sarp2016@nserc.und.edu
All application materials must be received by:
5:00PM Pacific Standard Time, Wednesday February 2, 2016
1. Contact Information
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Confirm Email:
Secondary email:
2. Current Address
Address:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Country:
Telephone:
Cell:
3. Permanent Address
Address:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Country:
Telephone:
Cell:
4. Eligibility:
1. Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student in a 4-year degree granting institution in the
United States.
2. Preference in admission will be given to students who are current juniors (rising seniors in
summer 2016). However, applications will be considered from outstanding current seniors and
sophomores.
3. SARP participants must be United States citizens either by birth or naturalization. If you are a
naturalized citizen, you will be asked to provide proof of citizenship. If you have questions
regarding your citizenship, please refer to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services.
Note: A Permanent Resident Alien (PRA) or Legal Resident is not considered a US citizen and is
not eligible for SARP.
I am a United States citizen (yes/no):
I am a naturalized U.S. citizen (yes/no):
Date of naturalization (mm/dd/yyyy):
Yes
Yes
No
No
5. How did you hear about SARP?
Please take a moment to tell us how you heard about SARP. Use as much space as required in the
highlighted box below.
6. NASA Program Participation
Have you ever participated in any other NASA programs?
Yes
No
Please list all previous NASA program experiences (K-12 and higher education.) Use as much space
as required in the highlighted box below.
7. Applicant Data (optional)
This section is optional for all candidates. If you decide not to complete this section, it will not
impact the assessment of your application.
Gender:
Male
Female
Date of Birth mm/dd/yyyy:
Race/Ethnicity:
American Indian or Alaska Native:
Asian (including Middle East and India):
Black or African American:
Hispanic or Latino:
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:
White:
Other Race/Ethnicity:
**Note: these categories have been designated by the U.S. Department of Labor
8. Veteran Status
The U.S. Department of Labor requires us to report each year on the number of employees who are
veterans. The information you provide will be kept strictly confidential. In addition, this information will
be used in accordance with the regulations:
Vietnam Era Veteran:
Disabled Veteran:
Other Veteran:
Not Applicable:
9. Recommendation Letters:
Instructions:
Only one recommendation is required to complete your application. Contact your reference and ask if
they are willing to write you a letter of recommendation. You are responsible for making sure your
reference emails us his/her letter of recommendation by the deadline (February 2nd, 2016). Be sure to
choose a recommender that will write a favorable recommendation on your behalf. The recommender
should be someone who will give you a good recommendation that will convey your qualifications,
attributes and work ethic. Examples of relevant recommendations include those from: professors,
teaching assistants, academic advisors, faculty from an institution previously attended,
employers/supervisors who can speak of your relevant experience, credentials, academic potential, etc.
There are no pre-defined guidelines that should be followed but recommendations should address your
academic and research qualifications.
Requested a letter of recommendation from:
Full Name:
Relationship to you:
Telephone:
Email:
Confirm Email:
Second reference (optional)
Full Name:
Relationship to you:
Telephone:
Email:
Confirm Email:
10. Resume
Instructions:
1. Save your resume in PDF format
2. Make sure the file is less than 1MB in size. Larger files will not be accepted
What your resume should contain:
1. Your name
2. Research and work experience (including past internships)
3. Academic experience
4. Honors and Awards
5. Skills and Certifications and Computer Competencies
6. Memberships and Extracurricular Activities (including offices held and dates)
7. Hobbies and interests
8. Volunteerism
Do NOT include your social security number, birth date, ethnicity, race, gender or other
personal information in your resume
11. Essay Questions:
1. Describe any previous educational, research and/or work experiences you feel would
enhance your application. Use as much space as required in the highlighted box below.
2. Why do you want to participate in SARP? How might the SARP experience help you in
your chosen discipline? Please note that the admissions committee considers your response
to this question to be one of the most important parts of your application. Use as much
space as required in the highlighted box below.
12. Education:
Academic Status
Total credit hours (total credits by 6/15/2016):
Semester system:
Quarter system:
Academic Level (level you will be on 6/15/2016):
Cumulative GPA on a scale of 4.0:
Are you a full time student?
Yes
No
Degrees Obtained:
Degrees Anticipated:
Bachelors:
Joint Bachelors/Masters:
Masters:
Ph.D.:
Anticipated graduation date from current program: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Academic Major:
Additional Major:
Minor/Concentration:
Please list all colleges and/or universities that you have attended. Transcripts must be submitted
for each.
School 1:
School Name:
Type (Public/Private):
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Country:
Attendance: From (Month/Year):
To (Month/Year):
School 2:
School Name:
Type (Public/Private):
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Country:
Attendance: From (Month/Year):
To (Month/Year):
(Choose One)
(Choose One)
Please add additional schools if necessary
School Name:
Type (Public/Private):
(Choose One)
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Country:
Attendance: From (Month/Year):
To (Month/Year):
Instructions regarding transcripts:
1. Obtain an “unofficial” transcript from your school or from your school’s website
2. Enter this transcript into your computer (you may save it, use a scanner, or some other input
device)
3. Save your transcript as a PDF file
4. Make sure the file is less than 2MB in size. Larger files will not be accepted
5. Make sure the file is legible on the screen and when printed
6. Attach the file to the email with this application file
You may be asked to submit an official transcript via postal mail if you are selected.
We have the right to reject/dismiss you if there are discrepancies between unofficial and official
transcripts
Note: Please remove your social security number, student ID, birth date, ethnicity, race, gender,
and other personal information from your transcripts
List advanced math, science, engineering, and computer science courses you have taken that you
feel are relevant to SARP
Course 1:
Course 2:
Course 3:
Course 4:
Course 5:
Course 6:
Course 7:
Course 8:
Course 9:
Course 10:
Course 11:
Course 12:
List computer skills and any programming/coding experience in the highlighted box below
13. Certification:
I certify that all information contained in this SARP application is accurate:
Initials:
Date Submitted: