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Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS)
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Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an academic program for high school juniors in Washington state that includes a University of Washington online course on aerospace design and an optional in-person summer residency at The Museum of Flight. The program connects students with STEM professionals and mentors to foster career exploration in fields like aerospace engineering, computer science, and space exploration.
Program details
- Deadline
- Deadline unconfirmed
- Grade level
- Grade 11
- Program type
- Other
- Duration
- Phase 1: November through March; Phase 2: 6-day residency in July or August.
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Must be a high school junior. The program name and context imply eligibility is restricted to Washington residents, though this is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Phase 1 (Online Course): Free. Phase 2 (Summer Residency): $1,850. Optional UW credits fee: $255.
- Financial aid
- Need-based financial assistance available for the UW credit fee and the Summer Residency fee, covering up to 100%. Priority is given to families qualifying for government assistance.
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- WAS@museumofflight.org
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