2026 SGFF Scholarships

SGFF Scholarships

SGAC, in collaboration with our generous partners, is proud to offer a range of scholarships enabling students and young professionals from around the world to attend the Space Generation Fusion Forum (SGFF) 2026 and the Space Symposium 2026. We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners whose support helps elevate the next generation of space leaders!

If you have any questions about our scholarships—or if you or your organisation would like to empower emerging talent with the opportunity to showcase their ideas to the global space community—please reach out to the SGAC Competitions Coordinators at [email protected]

Below, you will find the current overview of all available scholarships for SGFF and/or the Space Symposium 2026. Please note that opportunities may be updated over time, so we encourage you to check back regularly.

Apply for the Space Generation Global Grants Programme!

One of the goals of the Space Generation Fusion Forum (SGFF) is to provide an opportunity for interaction between members of the space sector with diverse geographic and technical backgrounds. To enable those members of the SGAC community without sources of funding to attend the event, and recognize our active members, SGAC has been running the Space Generation Global Grants Programme. The Award recognises outstanding members of the SGAC community who have contributed (or continue to contribute) actively to the SGAC and go above and beyond their role to ensure SGAC’s success.

The Global Grants Programme facilitates the attendance of top delegates who bring unique and insightful firsthand perspectives to the Space Generation Fusion Forum. Delegates awarded a Global Grant will receive support to attend SGFF (April 10-13, 2026) and the 41st Space Symposium (April 13-16, 2026), in Colorado Spring, United States. 

How to apply?

If you have previously volunteered for the Space Generation Advisory Council, you may be eligible for a Global Grant. The Global Grants application is completed as part of the SGFF delegate application process and requires additional extended response answers. 

The Global Grants Programme requires two video submissions in the SGFF delegate application process, maximum 1 minute each: 

Video 1: Describe your past contributions to SGAC and space sector.

Video 2: Why should you be selected for the 2026 Space Generation Fusion Forum Global Grants Programme?

What is included?

The award will support top applicants to attend the following events in Colorado Springs, United States:

• Space Generation Fusion Forum: 10 – 13 April, 2026
• 41st Space Symposium: 13 – 16 April, 2026

The grant will be provided as total or partial reimbursement to cover:

• Round trip travel costs to Colorado Springs, United States via economy airfare
• Lodging at a hotel or equivalent
• Visa costs (if any)
• Space Generation Fusion Forum registration
• Space Symposium registration 

Application Requirements

Be aware! Previous recipients of the Space Generation Leadership Award (Global and Regional) or the Global Grant Programme to attend SGW, SGC and IAC, or SGFF and Space Symposium, in the last two years are not eligible to apply. 

In the interest of giving opportunities to more members, SGAC reserves the right to prioritize applicants who have not recently received another SGAC scholarship of a similar nature. “Recently” is defined as having received a travel grant in the past two years, in the same category (either international or regional) as this posted award. International awards include scholarships for international events such as SGC/IAC, SGFF, and Space Symposium, while regional/national awards refer to events, such as the Space Generation Workshops (SGW), or other regional or national conferences. In the event that the SGFF 2026 is cancelled, this scholarship will not be counted as an international travel grant, and winners are eligible to apply for another travel grant within the next two years.

Requirements:

• SGAC Membership (free registration on the SGAC website required, and aged 18-35 years old during the period of performance)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good communication skills
• Interest in working with international cultures and diverse backgrounds
• Prior experience as moderator of other events or in attending a SGAC Event is preferred
• The award is intended to recognise SGAC volunteers—current or past—who have made outstanding, sustained contributions to the organisation and who have gone above and beyond their role to advance SGAC’s mission and overall success

More information on Global Grant Programme winner’s responsibilities, liabilities, terms and conditions here. 

Canadian Space Agency Announcement of Opportunity

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is pleased to offer grants to Canadian postsecondary students to attend the Space Generation Fusion Forum (SGFF) 2026 under their Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to support Canadian Student Participation in Space Conferences and Training Events. Successful applicants will be awarded a grant to cover their accommodations and meal allowances, registration fees, and travel expenses.

To be eligible for a grant under this AO, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
2. be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution at the college, undergraduate, master’s or doctoral levels at the time of the event;
3. be selected by SGAC to participate in the SGFF 2026

Priority be given to applicants from underrepresented populations. The CSA therefore encourages applicants to indicate, on a voluntary basis, if they belong to one or more of the four following groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Instructions on how to submit an application can be found in Section 4 of the AO. Please read these instructions carefully and submit your application to the CSA no later than February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM (ET).

Scholarships organised by SGAC are listed on the official SGAC Scholarship website.

SGAC is not liable for any of the partners’ organised scholarships. Any applications, remarks, claims or complaints shall be made directly to the partner and shall not be made through SGAC.