The Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship is an internship, mentorship, and networking opportunity awarded to exceptional college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing careers in the commercial spaceflight industry.

Created in memory of Matthew Isakowitz, whose passion for commercial space exploration led to great strides in the industry and inspired all who knew him, the Program seeks to instill that same enthusiasm into the next generation by providing impactful career training to those who embody Matthew's drive for exploring our universe to help better humankind.

“Very impressed with the extraordinary individuals selected for the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program. It’s a quality program with an inspirational legacy—connecting fellows in the exciting field of commercial spaceflight.”
— Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 Astronaut
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“This Fellowship is hands-down the most amazing experience in my entire career in space. If you’re excited about commercial space, apply for this program—it will change your life.”
— Thomas White, MIFP Class of 2020
“Dream internships, out-of-this-world mentors, one-of-a-kind group of like-minded students, and tours of the coolest companies.”
— Daniel Dyck, MIFP Class of 2018
“My experience in the program was beyond any of my wildest dreams. The opportunity to meet and talk with industry titans, especially so soon in our respective careers, was an experience I will never forget. The network I now have with the other Fellows is incredible.”
— Sydney Dolan, MIFP Class of 2018
“The Fellowship is about building a community of leaders in the commercial aerospace industry who are invested in the betterment of humanity.””
— Chava Friedman, MIFP Class of 2021
“I forged friendships with a group that I truly believe will be the future of commercial spaceflight, and I met more space legends than I can count.”
— Madeline Vorenkamp, MIFP Class of 2019
“I feel like this single program has provided me more connections, more insight into the industry, and a greater clarity of purpose than the past four years of my self-guided space industry journey combined. This program truly made me believe that I am capable of making a tangible difference in the world and this industry that I love.”
— Yash Chandramouli, MIFP Class of 2018
 

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