Back Bay Amateur AstronomersCALENDAR
2022 scholarship winners

BBAA Scholarships

Supporting graduating high-school students who have demonstrated a serious interest in astronomy.

2026 application cycle: the supplied 2026 application deadline was May 1, 2026 and is now closed. The next application will be posted when approved.

BBAA Scholarship

$2,500

The 2026 scholarship supported a graduating high-school student planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

Georgie June Memorial Astronomy Scholarship

$2,000

Established in memory of longtime BBAA member and ALCOR Georgie June, whose enthusiasm and encouragement remain part of the club's culture.

2026 eligibility

Applicants were required to be graduating high-school students with a GPA of at least 3.0, meet the application’s SAT/ACT requirement, demonstrate astronomy knowledge and enthusiasm, and live in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton or Newport News—or within 50 miles of Virginia Beach with nomination by a BBAA member in good standing.

Read the 2026 application Scholarship bylaws

Past scholarship raffle prizes

Historical raffle flyers document some of the equipment BBAA has used to support the scholarship program:

  • 2026: Seestar S50 and a Tele Vue eyepiece.
  • 2018: Celestron AstroFi 130 mm Wi-Fi GoTo telescope.
  • 2019: Canon EOS 7D astrophotography camera modified by Hap Griffin.
  • 2019: Orion SkyQuest XT8 Plus Dobsonian.
  • 2022: Apertura AD10 Dobsonian, Raspberry Pi 4 / MagicMirror² package, Orion SkyGlow filter, and Orion 7.2–21.6 mm zoom eyepiece.

Additional historical prize details are being verified and will be added as records are confirmed.

Questions about the next cycle should be routed through the Scholarship Committee via the BBAA contact page.