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  • MPA Program Application

  • The Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program (MPA) honors and celebrates the contributions of diverse communities in aviation and space. Open to Washington state middle school students (grades 6-9*), this no-cost enrichment experience is hosted at The Museum of Flight in Seattle from February through June.

    Scroll below to apply to our 2026 program!

  • Only returning MPA participants entering 9th grade are eligible to apply.

     

    We encourage you to look at our high school programs such as Aeronautical Explorations or Private Pilot Ground School.

  • 9th Grade Ambassadors

    Each year, the MPA Program welcomes back a select group of 9th-grade students to serve as MPA Ambassadors. In addition to participating in the program, Ambassadors take on leadership roles, such as serving as peer leaders, advising program mentors and staff, and advocating for MPA in their communities.

    To be eligible, Ambassadors must have a strong interest in aviation and aerospace, have previously participatedin MPA as middle school students, and commit to attending at least 80% of program events.

  • Currently, 9th graders can only participate in MPA as Ambassadors. 

     

    We encourage you to look at our high school programs such as Aeronautical Explorations or Private Pilot Ground School.

  • Thank you for your interest in the MPA program. Since this program requires in-person attendance at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila, WA, and a commitment to at least 80% participation, we regret to inform you that we are unable to move forward with your application based on your response.

    We encourage you to explore other opportunities that may better fit your needs, such as our Aerospace Camp Experience that is open to K-9th grade.

  • Authorization and Release Form

    Authorization and Release Form

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  • Participation
    I give permission for my dependent to participate in the above named program as outlined in the registration, including field trips, activities, and transportation as authorized by The Museum of Flight.

    Medical Treatment
    I give permission for my dependent to be given emergency treatment by a qualified member of The Museum of Flight. I also give permission for my dependent to be transported by ambulance, treated by aid care personnel, and/or transported to an emergency center for treatment. In the event I cannot be contacted, I further consent to the medical, surgical and hospital care, treatment and procedures to be performed for my child by a licensed physician or hospital selected by The Museum of Flight staff when deemed immediately necessary or advisable by the physician to safeguard my dependents' health. I will be responsible for medical or charges incurred in connection with my child's participation in Museum of Flight programs/activities.

    Photo/Video
    Should participants be photographed or videotaped, I hereby irrevocably give and grant to The Museum of Flight and its affiliated entities and their respective officers, employees, agents, successors, licensees, and assigns all rights, title and interest in and to the photographic, video and audio recordings made in any media and any other information obtained. I authorize The Museum of Flight to record and use, publish and reproduce, separately or together, my dependent's image, likeness, voice, name, and identity in the images, photographs, films, videos, and audio recordings, in whole or in part, in any media and for any purpose (including internal, external, and marketing) and with or without distortion made including without limitation, photography, filming and other recordings.

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