2026 BMW Rising Scholar

Non-stop perfection. Every day. At BMW, it's easy to stay right on track. Like every car on our production line, innovative technologies and highly automated systems at the BMW Group ensure non-stop perfection every day.

The BMW Rising Scholars Program allows rising high school seniors who have completed one year of technical training at an educational institution (e.g. CATE Center, Technical College, Comprehensive High School) to work part-time at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC while attending classes.

Participation allows students to further their education in a unique program that introduces the student to skills that will elevate their knowledge while also giving them experience and marketable skills in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Upon completion, students may be eligible to be considered for candidacy in the BMW Scholars Program at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC.

Students will spend their time training in ONE of two designated program tracks: Automotive or Equipment Maintenance.

There is no obligation for continued employment by BMW MC or the student upon completion of the program by the student.

Hourly wage is $16.60 per hour.

Qualifications - External

• Student must be a rising senior attending one of the participating CATE Centers or Comprehensive High School to be considered. Those rising seniors who attend classes at a Technical College because a CATE Center is not an option must have completed college technical courses since general education courses do not qualify for application to the Rising Scholars Program.
• Applicant must be enrolled in a program related to the automotive or equipment maintenance track such as Mechatronics, Industrial Electricity, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, etc.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA required.
• Commitment to training up to 16 hours per week at BMW MC during the program.

Upon application submission, the following three documents must be attached:

• Copy of your High School transcript
• Resume
• Recommendation letter from a CATE Center educator.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Computer skills, (e.g. Google Apps, MS Office, etc.).