Meet our 2025 Astronaut Scholar
Cadet Jasmine Franklin (CHEM ’26) is a junior pursuing a B.S. in Chemistry, a B.A. in Modern Languages (concentration in Spanish), and a minor in Fine Arts. From Belton, SC, she currently holds leadership positions within the 1842 Scholar’s Program, Fine Arts Club, Women’s Rugby Team, and the corps. In the chemistry department, she is working with Dr. Do on research focused on the green synthesis of heterocyclic molecules with potential bioactive properties. Jasmine is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and has been honored to receive Dean’s List, Gold Stars, Commandant’s List, and President’s List during her cadet career thus far. She is a member of the 2025 AstronautScholars Class and The Citadel’s first recipient of the AstronautScholarship Foundation Scholarship.
2026 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Nominations
ASF Scholars Selection Committee
- Dr. Adam Devoria, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
- Dr. Sean Fourney, Director, Patricia McArver Public Speaking Lab
- LTC Joshua Haugh, Director, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Dr. Sylmarie Dávila-Montero, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Dr. Antara Mukherjee, Professor, Mathematical Sciences
- Dr. Gabriel Williams, Assistant Professor, Physics
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was created to ensure that the United States would maintain its leadership in science and technology by supporting some of the very best science, technology, engineering and math college students. Click here to learn more!
To apply for the Astronaut Scholars Program, please review the eligibility requirements and contact your department head or one of the members of the Selection Committee.
There are four items required for the application, due by 7 MAR by 5:00pm. They can be uploaded here. Simply Click on “Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships” in the dropdown and upload your documents.
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Nomination letter from a faculty member
- One additional letter of recommendation.
- If selected as a finalist, transcripts as well as evidence of citizenship will be required.