The Solastra Fellowship
About Us
Soar. Lead. Inspire.
The Solastra Fellowship is committed to fostering community and creating opportunities for emerging Latino professionals in the aerospace industry. Our mission is to empower students to grow as leaders while working to close the diversity gap and uplift underrepresented communities in aerospace.
Our Story
The Solastra Fellowship, founded in 2024, was created to bridge the gap between the Latino community and the aerospace industry. Drawing inspiration from existing fellowships, Solastra provides a supportive environment where members of a historically underrepresented community can learn, grow, and build the skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field. Our mission is to empower future leaders and open doors to their aspirations, equipping fellows with the preparation necessary to excel.
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Rooted in personal experiences and a shared passion for aerospace, the Fellowship is driven by a belief that the ever-expanding frontier of space exploration should reflect all of those who pursue it. At Solastra, we strive to shape Latino professionals ready to make an impact across all facets of the aerospace industry—to Soar, Lead, and Inspire.
Are you eligible to apply?
Our fellowship is for Latino students, both undergrad and grad students, who are passionate about aerospace and community. If you are enrolled in a university and are of Latin American descent then you are eligible to apply to our fellowship! International students are welcome and encouraged, as are non STEM disciplines. To make sure that you meet all our criteria though make sure to take our eligibility quiz that is linked below.
Benefits of Being a Fellow
Becoming a fellow opens doors to future opportunities while providing tangible, immediate benefits. Our commitment is to support you in every aspect of your career, ensuring that we work diligently toward your success and growth in the aerospace and aviation industries.
Mentor
Professional Workshops
Diverse Network
Internship in the Industry
Professional mentor will be assigned to fellows, to help them with early career and internship guidance. The mentor will be expected to dedicate at least one to two hours a month to their fellow.
We ensure you're fully prepared for your internship by equipping you with the tools, resources, and knowledge you need to excel at your host company and any opportunity you might get after that.
We provide you with direct access to mentors, the entire Solastra team and their professional network, as well as the broader community of fellows, fostering connections that support your growth and success.
During the summer, you'll have the opportunity to spend 12 weeks with one of our Host Companies, gaining hands-on experience and expanding your technical expertise.
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.