A clear path from Gonzaga University’s School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) to a paid internship and career at McKinstry.
A SEAS pathway from classroom to career
The McKinstry Gateway Scholars Program is a multi-year pathway created by Gonzaga University's School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) and McKinstry to help students transition from the classroom to paid, real-world experience and ultimately into a full-time engineering role.
More than a single internship, it offers structured mentoring, progressive industry exposure and a paid internship with a clear connection to post-graduation employment at McKinstry.
Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort open soon.
Four-year path to impact
The program is designed to support students through every stage of their undergraduate experience:
- First Years explore engineering career pathways, attend info sessions and engagement opportunities.
- Sophomores apply for selective cohort admission, receive academic advising aligned with McKinstry’s relevant disciplines and begin mentorship with structured field/industry exposure.
- Juniors participate in industry-aligned technical electives, culminating in a paid, structured summer internship embedded within a McKinstry project team.
- Seniors receive advanced project exposure and professional coaching, moving into a preferred employment selection tier for potential full-time offers.
See the full year-by-year breakdown of the McKinstry Gateway Scholars Program
Our partner: McKinstry
As problem solvers, McKinstry is focused on creating an efficient, resilient, decarbonized built environment. Gonzaga SEAS and McKinstry share a commitment to developing ethical, technically proficient, mission-driven engineers who will help build a more sustainable, innovative and equitably built environment.
Together, building a thriving planet.