HU Boeing Academy 2026

** Applications for 2026 class open from January 30 - March 15, 2026 **

The Boeing academy is a partnership with Howard University to prepare undergrads for success in technology and aerospace careers.

 

Apply now to join the HU Boeing Academy (starting in Fall 2026)  
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Contact:

Program Director - Robert Burke (Robert.burke@howard.edu)

Program Coordinator - Justice Horsley (Justice.Horsley1@howard.edu) 

Questions: cerc@howard.edu

Program Details

Program Overview:

  • One year development program (Sophomore & Juniors) with scholarships
  • Technical and professional training
  • Coaching, student projects and credentialing opportunities
  • Industry networking 

Academy Eligibility requirements:

  • HU undergrads (rising Sophomore & Junior)
  • STEM or aerospace related major (preferred)
  • 3.0 GPA or higher (preferred)
  • Participation commitment (approximately 8hrs/mo)

Program Examples:

  • Academy workshops & projects
  • Coaching
  • Boeing visits
  • Outreach (e.g., High School Computer Summer Camp)

Topics Covered (2025-2026):

  • AI/ML Deep Learning
  • Research Software Engineering (RSE) Opportunities
  • Internship readiness & technical interviewing
  • Raspberry Pi projects, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Python, Data Analytics, etc. 

Program Statistics YTD (as of YE 2025):

  • Cohort members: 15
  • Average GPA:  3.4
  • Number of Events: 7
  • Total Event Attendance:  154
  • Summer Camp Attendance: 23
Spring 2026 Plans:
  • Boeing Luncheon – Jan 13th 
  • Spring Kick-off – Jan 16th       
  • Boeing ‘Day of Service’ – Jan 19th   
  • Technical interviewing Workshop – Jan 30th
  • Technical Workshop (tbd) – Feb 13th
  • Boeing Ridely Park visit – tbd
  • Student Projects due – Mar 5th
  • Other Opportunities (Optional):