Space Scholarship Opportunity

A graduate student opportunity which is out of this world

• Opportunity to undertake up to 13-week internship at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory(JPL) in, Southern California.
• Costs supported through the New Zealand Space Scholarship.
• Up to seven graduate students may be selected.

About this Opportunity

High-flying graduate students are encouraged to reach for the stars and apply for the New Zealand Space Scholarship.  
  

The New Zealand Space Agency invites high-performing New Zealand graduate students to apply for internships at JPL over the 2026 US summer (June to September).   

Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to work on world-leading space missions and science, alongside our US space partners’ scientists and engineers at JPL.
  

Flights, accommodation, a financial contribution toward other travel costs, and a daily allowance will be provided by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) through the New Zealand Space Scholarship. 
  

Candidates must have a high academic standing and meet all eligibility requirements. 
  

How to Apply:

Further details of this opportunity are available on the MBIE website . Prospective candidates are encouraged to read this information thoroughly before submitting their application.    
 

The New Zealand Space Agency(the Agency) at MBIE is the only official entity able to accept applications for consideration by JPL.  The Agency will undertake pre-selection of candidates before providing a final shortlist to JPL for consideration.

The deadline for applications is Sunday, 19 October 2025.
 
All applications must be submitted via the Ministry’s online job application portal. Click the 'Apply' button to be taken to the application site.
 
Candidates are encouraged to start their applications early. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. 
 
Please email the New Zealand Space Agency if you have any questions about this opportunity: nzspaceagency@mbie.govt.nz