The Solastra Fellowship
Applying to the Fellowship
Here, you’ll find all the information you need to complete your application, along with any relevant links. As you work through the process, be sure to highlight your passion for space and aviation—show us why these fields inspire you and how you aim to make an impact. Remember, this fellowship is designed to support you in accessing your first major opportunities, so enjoy the process and let your personality shine. We want to see who you are and all the qualities that make you exceptional!
February 2025
Officially launch the Solastra Fellowship publicly on social media and website.
Timeline
This is a general timeline of key milestones we aim to achieve in the year following the launch. While we expect this timeline to follow a similar pattern annually, it is subject to adjustments as needed.
Release the inaugural class of 2026 Solastra Fellowship applications.
Early September 2025
Release the inaugural class of 2026 Solastra Fellowship applications.
Close applications mid October and begin to review applications for the first and second rounds of interviews. By December selection process should be coming to an end.
October to December 2025
Mid December 2025
March to May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
Release Solastra fellow acceptance notifications.
Host corporate workshops for professional development, community service activities, and fellows bonding opportunities.
Solastra Fellowship Summit held.
Begin following year sponsorship cycle and next class application cycle.
Transcript
Don't pay for an official transcript! We accept unofficial ones as long as your GPA is stated clearly and your name is shown somewhere on the transcript. We don't want you spending money unnecessarily. If you're a freshman, a high school transcript works.
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Make sure to submit it with the following format:
LastName_FirstName_Transcript
Resume
We want to know what you've done so far and what you feel is important to highlight from your journey. If your resume isn't full to the brim, don't worry about it! There are more parts of this application that will help us get to know you.
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Make sure to submit it with the following format:
LastName_FirstName_Resume
Letters of Recommendation
We require two letters of recommendation from you, one that highlights how you Soar, Lead and Inspire (character) and one that highlights your technical experience. Try to avoid the letters being from a friend or family member, they should be written by a professor, industry professional, mentor or someone whose worked with you. The letters will be turned in by the person recommending you during the time you are filling out your application, but need to be turned in by the deadline. Make sure to speak to them and have their emails at the ready before applying!
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Make sure to submit it with the following format:
LastName_FirstName_SLI_LofR
LastName_FirstName_Technical_LofR
Long Essay
This essay will be 500-800 words long and will need to answer a prompt of your choosing from the following bank:
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1. You’re sitting down with a major aerospace leader who wants to hear your ideas. What would you say to convince them to invest in the next generation of Latin American aerospace pioneers? What specific actions would you encourage them to take?
2. Every pioneer brings something unique to the mission. What is your personal “superpower” as a future Latino leader in aerospace? How does this strength help you uplift others, solve problems, or reimagine what’s possible?
3. Aerospace and aviation are rapidly evolving industries that require both technical innovation and diverse perspectives to thrive. What is one innovation—technical, social, or cultural—that you believe could transform the aerospace industry? How would you use your platform as a Latino aerospace professional to advocate for inclusivity and progress?
4. You’ve just discovered a brand-new celestial body—a star, planet, or constellation—and now it’s yours to name. What images, colors, cultural roots, or dreams reflect your personal journey into aerospace, and how do they inspire the name and symbolism of this new object in the sky? Tell us what you’d name it and why it represents your story, heritage, and vision for the future.
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The essay will need to be turned in with Times New Roman, 12 lettering.
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Make sure to submit it with the following format:
LastName_FirstName_LongEssay
Multimedia Essay
This is meant for you to highlight parts of you that aren't reflected in the rest of the application but you think we should know about anyways. Be creative and have fun with this one! This should be based on a prompt of your choosing from the following bank:
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1. You’re sitting down with a major aerospace leader who wants to hear your ideas. What would you say to convince them to invest in the next generation of Latin American aerospace pioneers? What specific actions would you encourage them to take?
2. Every pioneer brings something unique to the mission. What is your personal “superpower” as a future Latino leader in aerospace? How does this strength help you uplift others, solve problems, or reimagine what’s possible?
3. Aerospace and aviation are rapidly evolving industries that require both technical innovation and diverse perspectives to thrive. What is one innovation—technical, social, or cultural—that you believe could transform the aerospace industry? How would you use your platform as a Latino aerospace professional to advocate for inclusivity and progress?
4. You’ve just discovered a brand-new celestial body—a star, planet, or constellation—and now it’s yours to name. What images, colors, cultural roots, or dreams reflect your personal journey into aerospace, and how do they inspire the name and symbolism of this new object in the sky? Tell us what you’d name it and why it represents your story, heritage, and vision for the future.
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The prompt chosen must be different from the one chosen for the Long Essay. The submission should be able to be reviewed within 2-5 minutes.
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Make sure to submit it with the following format:
LastName_FirstName_Multimedia
Video/Audio Submission
This is meant for you to highlight the way you communicate and express your thoughts and ideas. Make sure to talk about what you think is most important, we want to hear what you want to say. This should be based on a prompt of your choosing from a bank below:
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1. You’re sitting down with a major aerospace leader who wants to hear your ideas. What would you say to convince them to invest in the next generation of Latin American aerospace pioneers? What specific actions would you encourage them to take?
2. Every pioneer brings something unique to the mission. What is your personal “superpower” as a future Latino leader in aerospace? How does this strength help you uplift others, solve problems, or reimagine what’s possible?
3. Aerospace and aviation are rapidly evolving industries that require both technical innovation and diverse perspectives to thrive. What is one innovation—technical, social, or cultural—that you believe could transform the aerospace industry? How would you use your platform as a Latino aerospace professional to advocate for inclusivity and progress?
4. You’ve just discovered a brand-new celestial body—a star, planet, or constellation—and now it’s yours to name. What images, colors, cultural roots, or dreams reflect your personal journey into aerospace, and how do they inspire the name and symbolism of this new object in the sky? Tell us what you’d name it and why it represents your story, heritage, and vision for the future.
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The prompt chosen must be different from the one chosen for the Long Essay and the Audio/Visual Essay. The submission should be within 2-5 minute time frame.
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Make sure to submit it with the following format:
LastName_FirstName_AudioVideo
Know What Type of Internship You Want
Make sure to look at what type of company you would want to work with beforehand and take a note about what most interest you and why. The big name companies might catch your eye at first glance, but you never know if another company might be a better fit for you and your interests until you give them a try. Make sure to ask yourself questions like: big or small company, established or start up, space or aviation?
Look at Our Tips and Tricks Page
Before you submit your application make sure you check out our tips and tricks page and read through it. It's a little long but we've made sure to give you advice on how to present you resume and a couple tricks for your essays as well. We also have a section on what we think will be frequently asked questions. If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please feel free to contact us! There's a contact us box in the home page and in the tips and tricks page, we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Become a Fellow
Apply Now!
After you've read everything through, you can start getting everything together! Make sure to reach out to us if you have any questions. Our applications don't open until the Fall, but make sure to keep an eye out on our social medias and upcoming Q&A's if you want to keep learning about us until then!