Patti Grace Smith Fellowship

Empowering Black Excellence in Aerospace. Giving extraordinary Black students their 1st aerospace jobs, personalized mentors, & more!

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship is pleased to announce the selection of 29 students to participate in our award-winning program that connects leading #aerospace companies with talented Black students!

Please give a welcome to the Class of 2024!

[Dr. Sian “Leo” Proctor @DrSianProctor]

I love my @SpaceX @inspiration4x spacesuit and can’t believe she’ll be on display in the @airandspace next week in the new Futures in Space exhibit. I’ll be there Monday from 11-12 for a Q&A with Space History curator Emily Margolis. Come say hi! 👋🏾👩🏾‍🚀🚀🙏🏽
https://t.co/CXbTilLS6A

[George Whitesides @gtwhitesides]

This weekend, I spoke to the annual gathering of the Patti Grace Smith fellows.

Patti was a close friend, a trailblazer in aerospace and a mentor to many. She also was a pioneer in our nation's civil rights history.

The @PGSFellowship program selects a brilliant group of students for aerospace internships.

Proud to see Patti's legacy living on in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Congrats and thanks to Will Pomerantz and all the organizers.

Keep reaching!

[Aurelia Institute @aurelia_labs]

Announcing Aurelia’s 2025 Horizon Zero Gravity Program cohort! These fellows, researchers, and start-ups are conducting unique research experiments on a microgravity flight this spring. Get to know the cohort and stay tuned for details after the flight! https://t.co/7vVW33hvEn

[Astroscale U.S. @Astroscale_US]

We’re excited to welcome two @PGSFellowship interns to the Astroscale U.S. team this summer! The fellowship program connects outstanding African-American undergraduate students with mentors and internships. Learn more about this year’s group of fellows: https://t.co/rrrHd0WSuU

[BryceTech @_BryceTech]

Mentorship is more than guidance—it’s about building leaders and shaping the future.

This National Mentoring Month, we proudly support programs like the @PGSFellowship that open doors for the next generation of aerospace innovators.

#NationalMentoringMonth

[NASA Technology @NASA_Technology]

Previously serving in an acting capacity, Clayton Turner has been named the new, permanent leader of the Space Technology Mission Directorate. As associate administrator, Turner will oversee the development of critical space technologies that deliver today and help create tomorrow: https://t.co/vV22w2F5ZU

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

🚀 The wait is over! We’re thrilled to announce the final host companies for this year’s fellowship program! While some of our host companies are returning, we’re excited to welcome new partners onboard who share our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in Aerospace.

[William Pomerantz @Pomerantz]

Clicking "submit" on your application to become a @PGSFellowship Fellow may well be the first step on your way to being "transcendent trailblazers" like Patti herself.

Life is busy, but we all need to find moments to invest in ourselves. This is one of those moments.

Good luck!

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

🎉 Today is the day! 🎉

Applications are due 11:59pm PT tonight, and we are so excited to see all of the great work you have put into them!

💓 Today, we have given the stage to: ULA, Astroscale, Joby, and HawkEye 360!! 💓

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

🎉 Final Stretch! 🎉

Only 1 DAY LEFT until applications are due! Make sure to submit those applications, because joining our lineup of host companies for the Class of 2025 are the Aerospace Corporation, Ursa Major, Bryce Tech, and SES Space & Defense.

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

🚨 Stay excited, as the final list of host companies is coming soon! Now’s the time to put the finishing touches on your applications—we’re cheering you on and can’t wait to welcome you aboard! 🚨

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

🎉 Let’s hear it once again! 🎉

With 3 DAYS LEFT until the extended application deadline, we’re thrilled to announce that joining our lineup of host companies for the Class of 2025 are APL, Lockheed Martin, Leolabs, and Airbus.

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

This extension also includes a 72 hour grace period for letters of recommendation, which will be due on the October 7th. We highly encourage you to submit your application - even if your recommender has not submitted their letter just yet!

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

🚨APPLICATION UPDATE🚨

The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship is EXTENDING the Class of 2025 deadline to this Friday October 4th - the first day of World Space Week! If you were needing more time to get your essays and videos completed, here is your opportunity!

[Astrolab @Astrolab_Space]

We're excited to once again serve as a host company for the @PGSFellowship! Applications for the fellowship are now open.

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

If you want to be able to join any of these amazing teams this summer, make sure to work on that final stretch to get those applications submitted! We’re rooting for you and are so excited to have you join us! 🤩

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

🎉 Drumrolls, again, please! 🎉

We’re excited to share some fantastic news! Joining our lineup of host companies for the Class of 2025 are: Muon Space, Vast, KSAT, and Venturi Astrolab! These innovative organizations will be hosting some of our talented fellows this summer! 🥳

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

Each of these companies has shared some media with us, so be sure to check these out (order: Muon, Vast, KSAT, Astrolab)! With only 6 DAYS LEFT until the application deadline on October 1st, stay tuned for the final list of host companies coming soon!

[William Pomerantz @Pomerantz]

Coming up this evening: a free workshop with tips on writing effective resumes, open to all @PGSFellowship applicants.

This is the first time we a re offering this to all of our applicants, and it will not (cannot) be recorded. So please tune in!

https://t.co/FV8g7YPTf3

[Patti Grace Smith Fellowship @PGSFellowship]

🤩 Today’s the day! All applicants are invited to a free workshop on resume writing. This is the first time this is being offered, so be sure to join!

✔️ You can participate via Zoom using the provided Meeting ID or by clicking this link: https://t.co/aMVBsYsUDp