Internship Hub

High school students work with NASA scientists on authentic Earth science research projects using satellite data. Students collaborate in teams to analyze real NASA datasets and present findings at a research symposium.

Work alongside JPL scientists and engineers on real space missions. Projects include robotics, planetary science, data science, and software engineering for active NASA missions.

Participate in hands-on research in science and mathematics under the mentorship of Stony Brook faculty. Past projects include particle physics, marine biology, applied mathematics, and computer science.

The most prestigious free STEM summer program for high school students. Combines on-campus coursework in scientific theory with off-campus research mentored by scientists and researchers. Students write and present original research papers.

Conduct research at one of 17 DOE national laboratories. Work on projects in energy science, nuclear physics, materials science, environmental science, and computational science alongside world-class researchers.

Seven-week polymer science and technology research program. Students work in Stony Brook laboratories on projects in materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering under faculty mentorship.

Immersive 39-day program where teams of three students determine the orbit of a near-Earth asteroid using observations from a professional-grade telescope. Also offers a biochemistry track studying enzyme kinetics.

Intensive summer mathematics program for students who are passionate about mathematical reasoning. Covers advanced topics in combinatorics, number theory, topology, and abstract algebra through collaborative problem solving.

A three-week introduction to computer science for graduating high school seniors with a passion for technology, especially students from historically underrepresented groups in the field. Learn web development and computer science fundamentals.

TEALS connects students with Microsoft volunteers who co-teach computer science classes in schools. Students gain industry connections, mentorship, and hands-on coding experience with professional software engineers.

Apple offers select internship opportunities for high school students in partnership with local programs. Work on real projects in software, hardware, or operations alongside Apple engineers and designers.

Free virtual program teaching computer science skills to high school students. Learn programming fundamentals, app development, and entrepreneurship from Meta engineers. Includes mentorship and project showcases.

Work at a top Silicon Valley startup selected by Kleiner Perkins. Fellows are matched with portfolio companies based on skills and interests for a summer of hands-on engineering work at high-growth startups.

Summer fellowship program for Black and Latinx college and graduating high school students in CS. Includes a tech internship, leadership training, and community building with other fellows across the country.

Free 2-week virtual program for rising 10th-12th grade girls and nonbinary students. Learn CS fundamentals, explore career paths in tech, and build a final project. Includes mentorship from women in tech.

Student-led nonprofit offering coding clubs, hackathons, and summer programs. Join or start a coding club at your school, attend themed hackathons, and connect with a global network of teenage coders and makers.

Paid summer internship connecting students to employment with local nonprofits and participation in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. Focuses on community development, civic engagement, and financial literacy.

Students intern at nonprofit organizations while receiving mentorship from Goldman Sachs professionals. Develop skills in financial literacy, leadership, and project management through hands-on nonprofit work.

Explore careers in media and broadcasting. Students learn about the business side of media including advertising sales, market research, regulatory affairs, and media management from industry professionals.

Intensive entrepreneurship program where students develop real business plans, learn market research, financial projections, and pitch skills. Culminates in a business plan competition with seed funding for winners.

Learn about financial markets, investor protection, and securities regulation from SEC professionals. Participate in workshops on financial literacy, market structure, and the role of government in capital markets.

Professional training and corporate internship program for young adults. Six months of technical and professional skills training followed by a six-month internship at a top company in finance, IT, or business operations.

Residential summer program at the Wharton School. Students learn business fundamentals including finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Includes team projects, company visits, and a business simulation.

DECA members can access corporate internship placements with partner companies in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Includes professional development workshops and networking with industry leaders.

Students work alongside leading scientists at NIH in biomedical research labs. Projects span genetics, neuroscience, cancer research, public health, and more. Includes seminars and a poster session.

Explore careers in medicine and healthcare through shadowing, workshops, and mentorship with physicians. Learn about the medical school pathway, specialties, and the changing landscape of healthcare delivery.

Volunteer at your local hospital gaining hands-on healthcare experience. Roles include patient transport, visitor services, clerical support, and community health education. Many hospitals offer structured teen volunteer programs.

Work in a cancer research laboratory at City of Hope National Medical Center. Students conduct original research in areas including molecular biology, immunology, neuroscience, and computational biology.

An 8-week mentored research experience at Mayo Clinic for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Work with physician-scientists on clinical or laboratory research in one of the world's leading medical institutions.

Volunteer with the Red Cross in disaster relief, blood drives, health and safety training, and community preparedness. Develop leadership skills while serving your community in meaningful health-related work.

A five-week residential program for low-income, underrepresented high school students. Students take science courses, shadow physicians at Stanford Hospital, and conduct health-related research projects.

Explore careers in medicine and health sciences through hands-on labs, clinical observations, and lectures from NYU medical faculty. Topics include anatomy, public health, medical ethics, and healthcare innovation.

A six-month online science and engineering program for rising high school seniors. Includes project-based coursework, college preparation, and mentorship from MIT students and faculty. Culminates in an on-campus experience.

College-level engineering course for high school students. Learn fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering through hands-on labs, design challenges, and team projects taught by Johns Hopkins faculty.

Free summer engineering program exposing underrepresented minority students to engineering concepts and careers. Includes hands-on projects, engineering challenges, and mentorship from NSBE professionals.

Week-long residential program at a university campus introducing Hispanic/Latino students to engineering and STEM fields. Includes workshops, lab tours, and mentorship from SHPE professional members.

Work on real aerospace engineering projects at Boeing facilities. Opportunities span mechanical engineering, software development, manufacturing, and systems engineering with mentorship from Boeing engineers.

Mentorship and engineering exposure program for girls and young women interested in engineering. Includes events, scholarships, and connections to a network of 40,000+ women engineers and engineering students.

Central portal for all NASA internship opportunities. Engineering projects at NASA centers include spacecraft design, propulsion systems, mission operations, and robotics. Work at centers like Johnson, Kennedy, or Goddard.

Not a traditional internship, but one of the most impactful engineering experiences for high schoolers. Build a competitive robot in 6 weeks with a team, learning mechanical engineering, programming, CAD, and project management.

Conduct original research in molecular biology and genomics at the world-famous Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Work with cutting-edge lab equipment and present at a student research symposium.

While STS is a competition, the research you do to prepare is equivalent to a top research internship. Students conduct original research in any STEM field and submit a written report. Top 300 scholars receive $2,000.

The world's largest international pre-college science competition. Students present original research at regional science fairs to qualify for ISEF. Over $9 million in awards. Research can be in any STEM discipline.

Conduct genetics and genomics research at one of the world's leading mammalian genetics research centers. Students work on individual projects under faculty mentorship, attend lectures, and present at a summer symposium.

Work on cutting-edge genomics and biomedical research at the Broad Institute. Projects include computational biology, cancer genomics, infectious disease, and psychiatric research alongside world-class scientists.

Work in a biomedical research laboratory at Rockefeller University alongside leading scientists. Students design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present findings. Areas include cell biology, neuroscience, and immunology.

NSF funds hundreds of REU sites at universities nationwide. While most are for undergrads, some accept exceptional high school students. Research areas span every STEM discipline from astronomy to zoology.

Various UC campuses offer summer research programs for high school students. Research with faculty mentors in fields from marine biology to astrophysics. Some campuses offer residential programs with college-level workshops.

Work in a congressional office in Washington, D.C. or a district office. Attend hearings, draft correspondence, research policy issues, and interact with constituents. Each member of Congress runs their own program.

Explore civil rights law and advocacy through workshops, guest speakers, and project-based learning. Topics include free speech, racial justice, immigrant rights, and criminal justice reform.

Live and work in Washington, D.C. as a Senate Page. Serve on the Senate floor during sessions, deliver correspondence, and attend a special school. One of the most prestigious government programs for high schoolers.

Residential program at Georgetown University exploring government, politics, and public policy. Attend seminars taught by professors, visit government agencies, and participate in debates and mock government simulations.

Immersive week-long simulation of state government. Participants form political parties, campaign for offices, draft legislation, and run a model state government. Delegates are selected to represent at Girls/Boys Nation.

Week-long civic education program in Washington, D.C. Visit Congress, the Supreme Court, and executive agencies. Participate in workshops on current policy debates and meet with elected officials and journalists.

Shadow and assist federal judges in district and appeals courts. Learn about the judicial process, observe trials and hearings, conduct legal research, and gain exposure to the practice of law at the federal level.

Intensive Model UN training at a university campus. Learn diplomacy, public speaking, resolution writing, and international affairs. Includes simulations of UN committees addressing real-world global issues.

Paid internship at the world's largest museum complex. Work in areas including curation, education, digital media, conservation, and exhibition design across Smithsonian museums and research centers.

Students produce original news stories for PBS NewsHour. Learn video journalism, interviewing, editing, and storytelling from professional journalists. Selected work is broadcast nationally on PBS.

An immersive journalism program where students learn reporting, writing, photography, and digital storytelling from NYT journalists. Students produce work that may be published on NYT platforms.

Teens work as museum educators, planetarium show presenters, and exhibit interpreters. Develop public speaking, science communication, and teaching skills while sharing your love of space with visitors.

Free filmmaking fellowship for young artists aged 18-25. Learn screenwriting, directing, producing, and film criticism through workshops led by Sundance-supported filmmakers. Create a short film with professional guidance.

Work at the nation's premier performing arts center. Learn about arts management, event production, marketing, and audience development. Attend world-class performances and network with arts professionals.

The nation's longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Submit original art or writing in 29 categories. Gold Key winners are exhibited at Carnegie Hall and published in anthologies.

Prestigious national arts competition and mentorship program in visual, literary, and performing arts. Winners participate in an intensive week in Miami with master classes, performances, and mentorship from leading artists.

Student ambassadors promote educational equity on their campuses. Gain experience in event planning, public speaking, and community organizing while advocating for equal access to education.

Work as a classroom assistant helping younger students with math and reading. Develop teaching, patience, and communication skills while gaining paid work experience in an educational environment.

Train as a peer writing tutor at your school's writing center. Learn techniques for providing constructive feedback on essays, college applications, and creative writing. Many NWP sites offer summer training institutes.

Help teach hands-on apprenticeships to middle school students in after-school programs. Lead lessons in your area of expertise—coding, robotics, creative writing, or other skills—while developing teaching abilities.

Work as a camp counselor at accredited summer camps. Develop leadership, mentorship, conflict resolution, and group management skills while supervising and teaching campers ages 5-16 in activities from sports to arts to STEM.

Assist teachers in KIPP charter schools during summer programming. Help plan lessons, work with small groups of students, and learn about educational methods that are closing the achievement gap for underserved students.

NHS chapters organize peer tutoring programs matching strong students with peers needing academic help. Develop explaining, patience, and interpersonal skills. Track your hours for NHS service requirements and college applications.

Teach middle school students from underserved communities during a six-week summer program. High school students serve as teaching fellows, designing and delivering lessons in math, science, English, and humanities.

Work on conservation projects in national parks including trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and visitor education. Develop leadership and outdoor skills while serving the public on America's public lands.

Join or start a Habitat for Humanity chapter at your school. Organize builds, fundraisers, and advocacy campaigns. Develop leadership and project management skills while building homes for families in need.

While the Peace Corps is for post-college adults, their prep program helps high school students explore international development careers through coursework, community service, and cultural exchange programming.

Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. Lead community service projects, attend leadership conferences, and develop service-leadership skills through your school's chapter.

Young Heroes engage in service-learning projects addressing education inequality. Students plan and execute service events, develop leadership skills, and learn about systemic issues affecting their communities.

Join cause-based campaigns addressing issues from climate change to mental health. Complete action steps (volunteering, fundraising, spreading awareness) and earn scholarships through campaign participation.

Conservation internships on public lands across America. Work on trail crews, conduct wildlife surveys, assist park rangers, and develop outdoor leadership skills. Positions available in all 50 states.

Youth-led philanthropy program where students learn about community needs assessment, fundraising, and grant-making. Raise and allocate real dollars to local nonprofits while developing leadership and teamwork skills.

Free 12-week virtual program where students design a NASA mission concept. Teams work through the full mission lifecycle from concept to preliminary design review. Mentored by NASA engineers and scientists.

Learn about monetary policy, banking regulation, and economic research at a Federal Reserve Bank. Gain insight into how the Fed influences the economy and explore careers in economics, finance, and public service.

Work on advanced technology projects at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Research areas include radar, communications, cybersecurity, space systems, and biotechnology. Students are paired with research staff mentors.

EDF Climate Corps places students in organizations to advance clean energy and sustainability projects. While primarily for graduate students, EDF offers related programs and resources for high school environmental leaders.

Learn about epidemiology and public health through the CDC Museum's interactive programs. Explore how CDC tracks and responds to disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and public health emergencies.

Work with the Library of Congress's vast collections in areas including rare books, manuscripts, digital preservation, and special collections. Gain experience in research, archiving, and cultural preservation.