Education Fund 2022
In 2022, the Andy Thomas Space Foundation is proud to offer nine innovative and immersive prizes and award programs, to a total value of more than A$300,000. These opportunities will enable students and researchers of all ages to engage with Australian and international space industry experts, promoting the growth and capability of Australia's future workforce.
Mercury Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation's 3D Innovation Challenge
Applications open to schools
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation with the support of SmartSat CRC and innovative Adelaide-based technology company, Makers Empire, will train teachers from nine primary schools across South Australia on a space-themed version of their 3D design curriculum. The program will focus on classroom-based STEM learning culminating in a showcase involving students and their teachers at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Mars Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation School Challenge
Applications open to schools
Nine prizes valued at $4000 each. Supported by SmartSat CRC and coordinated by Hamilton Secondary College, South Australian schools (years 7,8 or 9) will be invited to conduct projects linked to space technology and the Buzz Aldrin Foundation ‘Giant Mars Map’, stimulating student interest in space. These projects are supported by presentations and advice from space industry experts. Prizes will also include school visits to the Australian Space Discovery Centre at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide.
Applications Closed: 27th May 2022
Applications Closed: 27th May 2022
Venus Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and Playford Trust Undergraduate
Scholarships
Applications open to Year 12 students
Eight scholarships valued at $5000 each. Available for year 12 graduate students and jointly funded by the Playford Trust, The Andy Thomas Space Foundation, The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia these scholarships will be awarded to high-achieving school leavers enrolling to study space-related disciplines at university in 2023.
Applications closed: 20 January 2023
Applications closed: 20 January 2023
Earth Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Undergraduate
Internship Prizes
Applications open to undergraduates
Four awards valued at $2,500 each. Funded by the Andy Thomas Space Foundation, these prizes are available to undergraduate university students completing a space-related bachelor’s degree. Prize winners will receive a 6-week paid internship opportunity with Australian space companies Saab Australia, Frazer-Nash Consulting and Inovor Technologies (Inovor award winner previously selected by host).
Applications Closed: 14 November 2022
Applications Closed: 14 November 2022
Neptune Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Southern Hemisphere Space
Studies Program scholarships
Applications open to graduates and senior undergraduates
One full scholarship valued up to $17,000. For graduates and senior undergraduates who are Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents wishing to attend the five-week, inter-disciplinary International Space University/ University of South Australia Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (SHSSP) in January/February 2023.
Applications Closed: 31 October 2022
Applications Closed: 31 October 2022
Uranus Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Graduate scholarships in space
Applications open to postgraduate students
Three scholarships valued at $10,000 each. Available for post-graduate students. These scholarships are available for Australian citizens and permanent residents commencing an honours or masters university program in a space discipline or space-related field of research.
Applications Closed: 15 December 2022
Saturn Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation, SmartSat CRC and DEWC PhD
Scholarship
Applications open to PhD students
One prize valued at $90,000 ($30,000 per year for 3 years) (jointly funded by the Andy Thomas Space Foundation, the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre and Australian defence contracting company DEWC). Available for Australian PhD students (commencing or continuing) for novel projects and innovative thesis proposals in space-related fields.
Jupiter Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation EOS Space Systems Research
Awards
Applications open to PhD students and early career researchers
Three prizes valued at $10,000 each (sponsored by EOS Space Systems). Open to Australian researchers and doctoral candidates for the most innovative research project proposals in specified space technology fields.
Applications Closed: 27 May 2022
Applications Closed: 27 May 2022
Pluto Program: The Andy Thomas Space Foundation and cosine Remote Sensing Project Award
Applications open to PhD students and early career researchers
One prize valued at $15,000. Available for Australian doctoral candidates and early career researchers focusing on projects that relate to the development and validation of novel detection methods through hyperspectral observations and algorithms to support such applications. The prize will also include a short-term visit to Europe.
Applications Closed: 27 May 2022
Applications Closed: 27 May 2022
Aurora Program: Inclusion Initiative Pilot Program
8 South Australian Schools
Following the generous contributions of the Maras Foundation and support from other organisations, including the Australian Space Agency and SmartSat CRC, the Andy Thomas Space Foundation has developed an innovative fund offering engaging and accessible education opportunities for designed specifically for students and young people living with a disability
Constellation Program: Andy Thomas Space Foundation and City of Port Lincoln Undergraduate Scholarship
Applications Open to Year 12 Students
One prize valued at $5,000. Available for Year 12 students in the Port Lincoln region embarking on an undergraduate degree in 2023 that could lead to a career in a space-related field in Australia.
Disciplines that could lead to a space-related career include (but are not limited to) Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Computing, Business, Law and Medicine.
Applications closed: 20 January 2023
Applications closed: 20 January 2023
Education Fund Sponsors 2022
Founding Partners
Constellation Sponsors
Planetary Sponsors
SME Sponsors
Start-Up Sponsors
‘Quod Invenias Explorans Spatium Progressus Est Humanitatis’.
Human progress is in space exploration