Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship
Accelerating the next generation of space industry leaders through paid internships and mentorship.
Overview
The Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship was an internship, mentorship, and networking program providing paid summer opportunities for college and graduate students passionate about commercial spaceflight. Created in 2017 to honour space entrepreneur Matthew Isakowitz (1987-2017), the fellowship connected emerging talent to industry-leading companies and executive mentors across the commercial space ecosystem. The program concluded in 2024, having supported 200 fellows across 7 cohorts.
Investment focus
The Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship aimed to accelerate the next generation of space industry leaders by connecting emerging talent with industry-leading companies and executive mentors. It focused on providing practical experience through paid internships and fostering professional development through mentorship.
Program details
Designed for Students, Builders, Operators. The program is in person. Participation is generally full time.
Who it is for
Targeted college and graduate students passionate about commercial spaceflight.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Matthew Isakowitz FellowshipAdmissions and application
The selection process was competitive, emphasizing academic merit, demonstrated interest in space, and potential for impact. Annual cohorts launched each summer.
Benefits
Participants received paid internships, executive mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to a lifelong community of emerging space professionals.
Timeline
The program ran from 2017 to 2024, with annual cohorts launched each summer.
What came of it
Alumni have gone on to roles at established commercial spaceflight companies, government agencies like NASA and FAA, aerospace contractors, and venture capital firms focused on space.
How to go about it
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Fellows received paid internship placements at leading commercial space companies, ensuring financial support during their summer experiences.
Questions about this program
What is the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship?
It is a fellowship providing paid summer internships and mentorship for students interested in commercial spaceflight.
Is the program still accepting applications?
No, the program concluded its operations in 2024.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship
UC Davis reported in February 2024 that second-year Shreya Chandra could apply because accumulated academic units counted her as a senior.
Source: Student Receives Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship | UC Davis EngineeringUC Davis reported on February 2, 2024 that Shreya Chandra was selected for the 2024 Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship.
Source: Student Receives Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship | UC Davis EngineeringThe Foundation's February 2024 announcement says MIFP launched in 2018.
Source: Celebrating a Major Milestone and Future Plans — Matthew Isakowitz Foundation ProgramsThe Foundation's February 26, 2024 announcement designated the 2024 cohort as its final Fellowship class.
Source: Celebrating a Major Milestone and Future Plans — Matthew Isakowitz Foundation ProgramsThe Foundation published its 2024 class selection announcement on January 25, 2024.
Source: Announcing the 2024 Class of the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship ProgramThe Foundation's January 2024 announcement describes screening for academic excellence, relevant experience, and passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercial space.
Source: Announcing the 2024 Class of the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program
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