Rep. Jamie Kiel (R-Russellville) has announced the opening of applications for the 2022 Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama, or SALSA.
Two middle school students from Franklin and/or Colbert Counties will receive scholarships to attend this year's Space Camp free of charge.
Applications are now open for students ages 12-14. One male and one female student will receive scholarships to attend SALSA, which promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. The camp will take place May 29-June 3, 2022, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. The scholarships include tuition, room and board. Travel to and from Huntsville is not included.
“The importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math cannot be emphasized enough,” Kiel said. “I want to be sure that our students in rural Alabama have the same opportunity to attend Space Camp as other kids in the state.”
To be eligible for SALSA, students must apply for the scholarship at https://spacecamp.smapply.io/ or through their school counselor. Kiel has notified all school systems in House District 18 and they have the information needed to apply.
“I would suggest parents encourage students who are either interested in STEM now, or students who might become interested in STEM due to this camp, to apply immediately,” Kiel said. “This experience might open the eyes of a future scientist, astronaut, doctor or engineer.”
To learn more, visit www.spacecamp.com/salsa.
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