The Rocket Lab Scholarship covers up to $20,000 in tertiary fees for one outstanding student of a degree or course in STEM education. The recipient is paired with a Rocket Lab mentor, giving them one-on-one experience with a space and engineering expert.

The scholarship is open to applicants across the country, and gives preference to those who can demonstrate a strong connection to Māhia and the wider Wairoa District in Hawke’s Bay, the location of Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1. Applications close 5pm, October 16 Apply through https://www.rocketlabusa.com/careers/scholarships/