College Competition Teams
NDSGC competition team funding is paused for the 2026-2027 academic year. Only FIRST Robotics applications will be accepted. This webpage will be updated in October 2026 with application information for those teams.
The North Dakota Space Grant Consortium proudly provides funding to student teams participating in NASA- and STEM-relevant competitions at local, regional, national, and international levels. Students may apply for funding to cover materials and travel related to competitions.
Funding*
- up to $4,000 per team if selected
* funding level upper limits are subject to change each year, based on budget availability
Eligibility
- Students must be enrolled at an NDSGC Affiliate College or University
- Teams must have a qualified mentor
- International students may participate, but cannot receive direct funding (per diem, reimbursements, etc.)
See NDSGC homepage for general eligibility and funding details.
Deadline
Applications open one month prior to deadline:
- November 1st
How to Apply
Review Forms & Spending to learn more about spending down funds and award expectations. Work with your team mentor and department administrators to complete the application and develop a spending plan. Please reference the application guidance and informational video for more details and a list of potential STEM programs. Contact the NDSGC team with questions.
Past Funding Recipients
| Team | School |
|---|---|
| AIAA Design Build Fly Team | North Dakota State University |
| First Nations Launch Team | United Tribes Technical College |
| FSAE Team | University of North Dakota |
| Human Rover Challenge Team | North Dakota State University |
| Human Rover Challenge Team | University of North Dakota |
| IREC Rocketry Team | University of North Dakota |
| Lunabotics Team | University of North Dakota |
| NASA Student Launch Team | University of North Dakota |
| Robotics Mining Team | North Dakota State University |
| Team | School |
|---|---|
| First Nations Launch Team | United Tribes Technical College |
| FSAE Team | University of North Dakota |
| IREC Rocketry Team | University of North Dakota |
| NASA Student Launch Team | University of North Dakota |
| Robotics Mining Team | North Dakota State University |