The VNHA Scholarship Program is still accepting applications
(see below).

Please share this information with graduating high school seniors or undergraduate college students majoring in astronomy, mathematics, and physical sciences. 

Established in 1973, the Denver Astronomical Society’s Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship (VNHA) supports graduating high school and undergraduate college students majoring in astronomy and the physical sciences

Each year, scholarships may be awarded to students in good academic standing who have demonstrated intent and merit to pursue a career in the physical sciences or mathematics. VNHA gives priority to students of astronomy, astrophysics, and related fields.

To Apply

Applicants should complete the application process at THIS LINK starting April 1 each year. VNHA will only consider applicants whose applications we receive by June 15 each year. VNHA will typically give awards around August 1.

If you need help using the Paperform application website, please contact Josef Scarantino, Chair of the Scholarships Committee, at VNHA@denverastro.org.

The deadline to apply is June 15, 2025

For detailed information, see the VNHA Scholarship page on our web site:
https://www.denverastro.org/resources/scholarship/