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Washington Aerospace Scholars
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Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online course and summer residency program designed for high school juniors interested in exploring STEM career pathways through flight, aerospace design, and space travel. Phase One is an independent online University of Washington curriculum focusing on air and space vehicle design and NASA exploration missions, and successful students can attend Phase Two, a six-day summer residency at The Museum of Flight designing a mission to Mars.
Program details
- Deadline
- Opens Sep 14, 2026
- Grade level
- Grade 11
- Program type
- Academic year program
- Duration
- Phase 1: November through March (eight 2-week lessons); Phase 2: 6 days
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Open to high school juniors (11th grade).
Costs and support
- Cost
- Phase 1 is Free; optional UW credit fee is $255; Phase 2 Summer Residency is $1,850
- Financial aid
- Financial assistance available up to 100% of the cost for both the UW credit fee and the Summer Residency fee.
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- WAS@museumofflight.org
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