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Boeing Scholars

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Launch Your Future with the Boeing Scholars Program at WSU Everett

Gain real-world experience and build professional skills with one of the world’s leading aerospace companies. The Boeing Scholars Program at WSU Everett is more than an internship. It’s a launchpad for future leaders across industries.

Created to develop the next generation of innovators, the program offers select students a unique opportunity to connect their education with hands-on experience at Boeing.

And no—you don’t need to be an engineer to be a Boeing Scholar.

Aviation is powered by diverse talent from business and communication to data science and agriculture. Whether you manage operations, analyze systems, tell compelling stories, or find smarter ways to grow and build, your skills belong here.

It’s about imagining what’s next. Safer travel, sustainable solutions, and stronger global connections. Wherever your passions lie, the Boeing Scholars Program can help you take off.

Boeing Scholars Spotlight: Project AVIA

How do you test a plane’s resilience without endangering real wildlife? This interdisciplinary Boeing Scholars team tackled that question head-on with Project AVIA—Artificial Bird Family & Simulated Projectiles Development. Sponsored by Boeing and guided by mentors Mohammed Kabir and Alan Byar, the team worked to develop a standardized prototype for artificial bird strike testing used in aircraft certification.

Blending engineering, business, communication, and data science, the team included James Kaku and Luis Carlos Nariño (Mechanical Engineering), Kendyl Bourland (Communication), Rachel Wong (Business), and Scott Sensiba (Data Analytics). Their work didn’t stop at the lab—they also pitched their concept at the WSU Business Plan Competition, bringing aerospace innovation to a broader audience.

From safety testing to startup thinking, these Scholars are helping shape the future of aviation—one prototype at a time.

Boeing Scholars: Scholarships and Opportunities

The Boeing Scholars Program is tailored to students with a drive to excel. Scholars are awarded a financial scholarship of $2,000/year over two years, with several additional stackable scholarship opportunities available*. Beyond monetary support, scholars are welcomed into a vibrant community and enjoy a variety of enriching experiences, including:

Collaborative group projects
Exclusive trips to Boeing facilities
Potential internship opportunities
Mentorship with Boeing professionals
Invitations to special events and receptions

Real-World Impact and Learning

Boeing Scholars are innovators and pioneers engaging in projects with tangible impact. From engineering 3-D printing solutions for Martian habitats to developing eco-friendly methods for coral growth and carbon capture, our students are at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

*Based on location, academic standing, and financial need, scholarship opportunities include but are not limited to, PSTAA, WSU Everett, and WSU System scholarships.

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A Lasting Partnership with Boeing

Washington State University and The Boeing Company share a longstanding partnership focused on innovation, research, and student success. Learn more about how Boeing supports WSU system-wide, including scholarship and research investments:

Discover the WSU–Boeing Partnership

A Partnership That Elevates

Together, WSU and Boeing have yielded extraordinary results for the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

This partnership has enriched WSU by endowing professorships, fellowships, and state-of-the-art learning centers. Boeing continues to benefit from the talent and innovation of WSU graduates

From advancing aerospace research to expanding access to STEM education, we are committed to shaping the next generation of engineers, leaders, and problem-solvers.

WSU Everett 2023 Boeing Scholars senior capstone team taking a tour of Boeing Everett.