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STEM Opportunities for High School Students

This page is a broader umbrella than the individual subject pages on this site — useful specifically if you're still deciding between fields rather than already set on, say, biology versus computer science. Everything listed here is tagged as STEM generally, spanning multiple more specific subjects.

If you already have a narrower interest, the dedicated pages for engineering, computer science, biology, mathematics, environmental science, physics, chemistry, medicine, and robotics will generally surface more relevant, specific results than this broader view.

Real stem opportunities right now

SEES (STEM Enhancement in Earth Science) High School Summer Intern Program

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Research· Paid· Austin, TX / Virtual
Opening soon

UConn Health High School Student Research Apprentice Program

UConn Health / Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP)
Research· Paid· Farmington, CT
Opening soon

Evergreen STEM Scholarship (St. Lawrence County)

Northern New York Community Foundation
Scholarship· Paid· Remote
Opening soon

Texas Aerospace Scholars (TAS)

NASA Johnson Space Center
Program· Houston, TX (online coursework, Texas residents only)
Opening soon

High School Internship Program

Los Alamos National Laboratory
Internship· Paid· Los Alamos, NM
Opening soon
Competition· Remote
DeadlineOct 17 days left

Common questions

Should I use this page or a more specific subject page?

Use this one if you're still exploring; use a specific subject page (biology, computer science, etc.) once you have a narrower interest — it'll surface more targeted results.

Do STEM opportunities require advanced coursework?

Most don't — entry-level and outreach programs are the majority of what's available, not just advanced placements for students who've already specialized.

Is it fine to apply to opportunities in multiple STEM fields at once?

Yes — exploring more than one field in parallel is common and often the whole point at this stage, rather than a downside on an application.