Aerospace Academy Summer Program Application

Aerospace Academy
Summer Program Application

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e-mail: STEM@aero.org

Application due date: June 15, 2026

 

The Aerospace Academy is a special summer academic experience held from July 14 to July 16, 2026. Day one will be virtual, running from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time). Days two and three will be in-person at The Aerospace Corporation’s El Segundo location, running from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time). The purpose of the academy is to expose students to the possibilities of becoming science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals in the future by immersing them directly in the aerospace industry and culture that The Aerospace Corporation provides.

Participants will complete activities and solve educational prompts that relate to real-world technical problems. In this three-day hybrid program, participants will gain an understanding of ground systems and interactions between the space and ground segments through lessons presented by Aerospace employees. Participants will work independently and in teams, alongside Aerospace interns, to complete a hands-on activity and final project demonstrating their knowledge. Selection is based on academic performance, community service, and leadership potential.

Criteria

  1. Must reside in the United States while participating in the program
  2. Currently have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
  3. Must have access to an electronic device (computer) and stable internet
  4. Must have their own email address
  5. Be enrolled in 12th grade for the 2026–2027 school year or have graduated 12th grade in 2026

Each individual must complete the three-part application: (1) general information; (2) personal statement; (3) and participant consent form. The deadline for the applications is Monday, June 15, 2026.

  1. Timeline
  • Applications are due no later than Monday, June 15, 2026.
  • A selection committee of volunteers will read and select the most qualified applicants for the Aerospace Academy.
  • Participants will be notified by email and must accept or decline their participation.

Additional responsibilities 

  • Participants must use their own email to communicate with event organizers.
  • Student participants may not share the event link or meeting details with others not accepted to the program and who have not complied with the security requirements.
  • Participants may not use AI notetakers during virtual meetings.

Application

The application may be submitted by the applicant (over the age of 13).