The Space Vandenberg Internship Program is an 8-week full-time internship at the Vandenberg Space Force Base. Interns from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, regional community colleges, and UC Santa Barbara will have the opportunity to gain specialized workforce training that bridges the gap between university research and aerospace technology innovation.
Program Benefits
- $8,000 summer stipend
- Explore civilian career pathways at Vandenberg Space Force Base
- Gain technical and professional skills relevant to current workforce demands
- Participate in Friday industry tours with launch providers, as well as Innovations and Science Communication courses
- Collaborate on projects that build the Spaceport of the Future
- Complete a Tier 1 Federal Security Clearance supporting future career paths in Federal and Defense field
Eligibility
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain & maintain Security Clearance
- Open to all STEM majors
- Full-time undergraduate students from:
- Allan Hancock College
- Cuesta College
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Santa Barbara City College
- UC Santa Barbara
- Successfully completed
- At least 12 semester or 18 quarter STEM college units
- 1 year of Calculus
- Must be at least 18 years of age and not enrolled in high school
- Letter of Recommendation
Selection Criteria
The Space Vandenberg intern selection committee will use the following selection criteria to identify students who are deemed as suitable award recipients:
Evidence of non-technical skills needed for a successful transition into a work environment such as maturity, flexibility, responsibility, personal initiative, and the ability to work and communicate well with others.
Ability to perform successfully in the rigorous coursework required to complete a science, engineering, or mathematics degree.
Genuine interest in the aerospace technology sciences and for new and independent learning opportunities.
The potential for the student to gain skills relevant to their career aspirations.
Skills or experiences that may be relevant to projects or support the overall team in their goals; this can be in work environments, internships, academic settings, lab research, clubs, or personal projects.
