Scholarship Overview
The purpose of the TEAM-UP Together scholarship program is to support physics and astronomy majors with financial need who are committed to advancing success for undergraduate students majoring in physics and astronomy, including students facing systemic barriers to opportunity and success in order to increase the United States’ physics and astronomy pipeline from undergraduate studies to career pursuits.[1] This scholarship was established by the TEAM-UP Together Lead Partners[2] and is supported by the AIP Foundation and private donors. The TEAM-UP Together Scholarships consist of $10,000 awards and are awarded on an annual basis.
This scholarship program is part of the TEAM-UP Together program which aims to catalyze structural and cultural change in physics and astronomy to significantly improve graduation outcomes for undergraduates who face systemic barriers to success in these fields in the United States, including a focus on African American students.
Scholarship at a Glance
- $10,000 scholarship awards
- Current award recipients are encouraged to re-apply each year for renewed support[3]
- Awards are made on the basis of financial need, students’ commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy, and a demonstrated commitment to enhancing access and opportunities for physics and astronomy undergraduates, including those who face systemic barriers.
Who is eligible?
Applicants should meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Have financial need that impacts academic progress
- Be a physics or astronomy undergraduate major in good academic standing
- Attend an accredited U.S institution of higher education
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be a second semester freshmen or higher. Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply.
- Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing access and opportunities among students in physics or astronomy who face systemic barriers to success.
Additional requirements:
- Funds must be used to continue or complete undergraduate education.
- Awardees will be required to submit a completed W-9 federal tax 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 and that previous selection does not guarantee re-selection.
2026 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 committed to advancing success for undergraduate students majoring in physics and astronomy, including students facing systemic barriers to opportunity and success in order to increase the United States’ physics and astronomy pipeline from undergraduate studies to career pursuits.[1] This scholarship was established by the TEAM-UP Together Lead Partners[2] and is supported by the AIP Foundation and private donors. The TEAM-UP Together Scholarships consist of $10,000 awards and are awarded on an annual basis.
This scholarship program is part of the TEAM-UP Together program which aims to catalyze structural and cultural change in physics and astronomy to significantly improve graduation outcomes for undergraduates who face systemic barriers to success in these fields in the United States, including a focus on African American students.
Scholarship at a Glance
- $10,000 scholarship awards
- Current award recipients are encouraged to re-apply each year for renewed support[3]
- Awards are made on the basis of financial need, students’ commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy, and a demonstrated commitment to enhancing access and opportunities for physics and astronomy undergraduates, including those who face systemic barriers.
Who is eligible?
Applicants should meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Have financial need that impacts academic progress
- Be a physics or astronomy undergraduate major in good academic standing
- Attend an accredited U.S institution of higher education
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Be a second semester freshmen or higher. Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply.
- Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing access and opportunities among students in physics or astronomy who face systemic barriers to success.
Additional requirements:
- Funds must be used to continue or complete undergraduate education.
- Awardees will be required to submit a completed W-9 federal tax 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 and that previous selection does not guarantee re-selection.