2019 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle IV - Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
Chapter 401 - Aeronautics
Subchapter III - Scholarships
Sec. 40131 - Aeronautics scholarships

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 40131 (2019)
Section Name §40131. Aeronautics scholarships
Section Text

(a) Establishment.—The Administrator shall establish a program of scholarships for full-time graduate students who are United States citizens and are enrolled in, or have been accepted by and have indicated their intention to enroll in, accredited Masters degree programs in aeronautical engineering or equivalent programs at institutions of higher education. Each such scholarship shall cover the costs of room, board, tuition, and fees, and may be provided for a maximum of 2 years.

(b) Implementation.—Not later than 180 days after December 30, 2005, the Administrator shall publish regulations governing the scholarship program under this section.

(c) Cooperative Training Opportunities.—Students who have been awarded a scholarship under this section shall have the opportunity for paid employment at one of the Administration Centers engaged in aeronautics research and development during the summer prior to the first year of the student's Masters program, and between the first and second year, if applicable.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3381.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
40131 42 U.S.C. 16741. Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, §431, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2927.

In subsection (b), the date "December 30, 2005" is substituted for "the date of enactment of this Act" to reflect the date of enactment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–155, 119 Stat. 2895).

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle IV - Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
CHAPTER 401 - AERONAUTICS
SUBCHAPTER III - SCHOLARSHIPS
Sec. 40131 - Aeronautics scholarships
Contains section 40131
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 2895, 2927
124 Stat. 3381
Public Law References Public Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314
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