The Brooke Owens Fellowship 2027

The Brooke Owens Fellowship 2027 is now accepting applications from undergraduate women and gender minority students who are interested in building careers in the aerospace and aviation industries. The fellowship was created to honor the legacy of Dawn Brooke Owens, a space industry pioneer and accomplished pilot, while creating greater opportunities for students who have historically been underrepresented in aerospace.

The programme welcomes students from all academic backgrounds, including engineering and non engineering fields. Applicants do not need to study aerospace engineering to be considered. Students interested in areas such as science, technology, business, communications, art, law, policy and other disciplines can apply if they have a strong interest in pursuing a career in aerospace.

The Brooke Owens Fellowship combines professional development, executive mentorship, alumni guidance and a strong peer community. Selected Fellows, known as Brookies, receive opportunities to connect with professionals working across aerospace and aviation, develop their careers and participate in programming designed to prepare them for leadership in the industry.

About the Brooke Owens Fellowship

The Brooke Owens Fellowship was founded in 2016 to help address the historic gender imbalance in aerospace. It was co founded by Lori Garver, former Deputy Administrator of NASA, Cassie Lee, CEO of Sound Future, and Will Pomerantz, an aerospace executive and longtime space advocate.

The programme seeks students who demonstrate talent, initiative, creativity and a commitment to service. Rather than relying only on grades or traditional academic achievements, the application is designed to give applicants several ways to demonstrate their experiences, character, interests, values and potential.

Since its creation, the Fellowship has developed a large community of Fellows, mentors and aerospace professionals. Alumni have gone on to work across areas including space exploration, aerospace policy, hardware development and aviation.

Fellowship Benefits

• Summer internship opportunity with a host company

• One on one Executive Mentorship

• Guidance from a Brooke Owens alumni mentor

• Professional development programming

• Access to career development resources

• Opportunity to attend the annual Brooke Owens Summit

• Connection with a supportive cohort of Fellows

• Access to a long term alumni and professional network

• Opportunities to connect with aerospace leaders, including professionals across technical and non technical fields

Programme Areas

The Fellowship welcomes applicants from a wide range of academic and professional interests connected to aerospace and aviation.

• Aerospace engineering

• Space science and exploration

• Aviation

• Science and technology

• Aerospace policy

• Business and entrepreneurship

• Communications

• Art and creative fields

• Law and policy

• Other disciplines relevant to the aerospace industry

Students from both engineering and non engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Brooke Owens Fellowship Class of 2027 must meet the following requirements:

• Be an undergraduate student

• Have completed at least one year of coursework toward a bachelor’s or associate degree

• Be enrolled at a college or university when applying

• Be interested in pursuing a career in aerospace

• Identify as a woman or gender minority

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be studying in any academic discipline

• Be of any nationality

Required Application Materials

Applicants should prepare the following:

• Current resume or CV of no more than two pages

• Latest transcript with at least one full semester of completed and graded coursework

• One recommendation letter

• Personal statement of up to 600 words

• Mission Alignment Essay of up to 300 words

• Multimedia Essay submitted in a creative digital format

Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed holistically by aerospace professionals and Brooke Owens alumni. The Fellowship considers the complete application rather than relying on a single academic or professional indicator.

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate:

• Character and personal values

• Creativity and originality

• Commitment to service

• Community involvement

• Leadership potential

• Academic and professional interests

• Passion for aerospace

• Commitment to expanding opportunities for women and gender minorities

• Potential contribution to the Brooke Owens community

How to Apply

1. Review the official eligibility requirements for the Brooke Owens Fellowship Class of 2027.
2. Prepare an updated resume or CV of no more than two pages.
3. Obtain your latest transcript showing at least one full semester of completed and graded coursework.
4. Identify one recommender who can speak meaningfully about your character, achievements and service.
5. Write your Personal Statement of no more than 600 words.
6. Prepare the 300 word Mission Alignment Essay explaining your connection to the Fellowship mission and your aspirations for contributing to a more welcoming and equitable aerospace industry.
7. Create your Multimedia Essay using one of the approved creative formats and ensure that the file meets the size and viewing requirements.
8. Upload all required materials through the official Brooke Owens Fellowship application portal.
9. Submit your completed application before October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.