SGAC are pleased to announce Becky Ball as the winner of the 2025 SEDS USA Scholarship Competition 2025. This year SGAC partnered with SEDS to bring one delegate to attend the 13th Space Generation Fusion Forum (SGFF), in Colorado Springs during April 4th-7th, 2025.

Congratulations to our winner!

 Becky Ball is a senior Karsh International Scholar at Duke University, majoring in Mathematics. Passionate about advancing the space industry, she has dedicated her time to leadership, research, and professional development in the sector. Through her two years as President of Duke Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), Becky has led projects across engineering, policy, and medicine to inspire and connect students with opportunities in the sector. She is also participating in Duke’s Future Space Settlements: Lessons from History Bass Connections course, exploring the legal frameworks required to live in space safely, sustainably, and equitably.
Beyond Duke, Becky was a member of the inaugural class of the Prospero Space Fellowship in the UK and now serves as a Director, leading partnerships and programme development. Her professional experiences include internships with AstroAgency and Space Scotland, where she discovered an interest in project management and business development. Following graduation, Becky looks forward to contributing to the UK’s thriving space sector.