Washington Aerospace Scholars
The Museum of Flight
Program overview
High school juniors interested in aerospace, space exploration, engineering, and STEM; students seeking college-level coursework, industry mentors, and a summer residency
Eligibility
High school junior; Phase Two requires successful completion/eligibility based on Phase One work
Key details
- Organization
- The Museum of Flight
- Type
- Online course and in-person summer residency (STEM/aerospace program)
- Location
- Phase One: Online; Phase Two: The Museum of Flight, Seattle, Washington
- Format
- remote
- Eligible grades
- High school juniors (11th grade)
- Application deadline
- October 13th (applications close after this date; year not specified)
- Cost
- Phase One: No Cost; optional University of Washington five science credits: $255; Phase Two Summer Residency: $1,850 (covers program supplies and room/board; financial assistance available)
- Time commitment
- Phase One: eight two-week lessons; participants should expect to spend 15 hours on average per lesson; Phase Two: six-day residency
- Application status
- Open for 2026-27; applications close after October 13th; accepted on a rolling basis while room is available
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.