Scholarship Overview
The purpose of the TEAM-UP Together scholarship program is to support physics and astronomy majors with financial need who are thoughtful about advancing success for all undergraduate students in physics and astronomy, including students facing the starkest barriers to opportunity and success1 This scholarship was established by the TEAM-UP Together Partners2 and is supported by the AIP Foundation and donors. The TEAM-UP Together Scholarships consist of $10,000 awards.
This scholarship program is part of the TEAM-UP Together program which aims to catalyze impactful systemic change in physics and astronomy and significantly improve graduation outcomes by creating a culture and structures that support and engage undergraduate students who face the starkest barriers to success, including a focus on African American students.
Scholarship at a Glance
$10,000 scholarship awards
Current award recipients may re-apply each year for renewed support3
Awards are made on the basis of financial need, student commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy, and the student’s demonstrated understanding of issues related to enhancing access and opportunities for all students in physics and astronomy, including those who face the starkest barriers.
Who is eligible?
Applicants should meet the following criteria to be considered:
Have financial need that impacts academic progress
Be an undergraduate physics or astronomy major in good academic standing
Attend an accredited U.S institution of higher education
Be a second semester freshmen or higher. Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply.
Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to enhancing access and opportunities for all students in physics and astronomy, including those who face systemic barriers.
Additional requirements:
Funds must be used to continue or complete undergraduate education
Applicants will be required to submit a completed W-9 (or W-8) federal tax form and ACH/Direct Deposit form before disbursal, which will be provided at the time of application
Applicants are asked to provide current contact information and respond to award and program related surveys.
1 A landmark two-year research study, “The Time is Now: Systemic Changes to Increase African Americans with Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics and Astronomy” authored by scientists established key findings regarding the stark and persistent gaps in access and opportunity affecting African American students, with recommendations to address those gaps. Premised upon the belief that talent and motivation are the same among racial and ethnic groups, but that opportunities and support are not, the report made recommendations regarding higher education structures, policies and environments necessary for the success of African American students (which are broadly relevant for all students
2 TEAM-UP Together Partners - American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), American Astronomical Society (AAS), American Institute of Physics (AIP), American Physical Society (APS), and the Society of Physics Students (SPS).
3 Applicants for and recipients of past awards should note that the 2025 application design and questions have changed.
2025 TEAM-UP Together Scholarship Application
Scholarship Overview
The purpose of the TEAM-UP Together scholarship program is to support physics and astronomy majors with financial need who are thoughtful about advancing success for all undergraduate students in physics and astronomy, including students facing the starkest barriers to opportunity and success1 This scholarship was established by the TEAM-UP Together Partners2 and is supported by the AIP Foundation and donors. The TEAM-UP Together Scholarships consist of $10,000 awards.
This scholarship program is part of the TEAM-UP Together program which aims to catalyze impactful systemic change in physics and astronomy and significantly improve graduation outcomes by creating a culture and structures that support and engage undergraduate students who face the starkest barriers to success, including a focus on African American students.
Scholarship at a Glance
$10,000 scholarship awards
Current award recipients may re-apply each year for renewed support3
Awards are made on the basis of financial need, student commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy, and the student’s demonstrated understanding of issues related to enhancing access and opportunities for all students in physics and astronomy, including those who face the starkest barriers.
Who is eligible?
Applicants should meet the following criteria to be considered:
Have financial need that impacts academic progress
Be an undergraduate physics or astronomy major in good academic standing
Attend an accredited U.S institution of higher education
Be a second semester freshmen or higher. Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply.
Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to enhancing access and opportunities for all students in physics and astronomy, including those who face systemic barriers.
Additional requirements:
Funds must be used to continue or complete undergraduate education
Applicants will be required to submit a completed W-9 (or W-8) federal tax form and ACH/Direct Deposit form before disbursal, which will be provided at the time of application
Applicants are asked to provide current contact information and respond to award and program related surveys.
1 A landmark two-year research study, “The Time is Now: Systemic Changes to Increase African Americans with Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics and Astronomy” authored by scientists established key findings regarding the stark and persistent gaps in access and opportunity affecting African American students, with recommendations to address those gaps. Premised upon the belief that talent and motivation are the same among racial and ethnic groups, but that opportunities and support are not, the report made recommendations regarding higher education structures, policies and environments necessary for the success of African American students (which are broadly relevant for all students
2 TEAM-UP Together Partners - American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), American Astronomical Society (AAS), American Institute of Physics (AIP), American Physical Society (APS), and the Society of Physics Students (SPS).
3 Applicants for and recipients of past awards should note that the 2025 application design and questions have changed.