8 Remote Internships for High School Students
8 Remote Internships for High School Students
Written by
Written by
George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
Created on
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Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Virtual internships are a great way for high school students to explore different career paths and build valuable skills all from the comfort of their own home. They provide mentorship opportunities and real-world experience that can strengthen college applications and future career prospects. Whether your interests lie in research, journalism, global development, or healthcare, there’s a remote internship for you.
Here are 8 remote internships for high school students that offer valuable experience and professional guidance in a range of fields.
The world’s largest museum, the Smithsonian Institution, offers a selection of virtual and in-person internships that allow students to work on projects related to museums, science, and cultural preservation. Interns may assist remotely with tasks like research, digital archiving, educational programming, or communications.
As you work, you’ll learn how the museum operates, while developing stronger analytical and writing skills. Not all of the Smithsonian Institution’s internships are virtual or available to high school students, so be sure to review the current opportunities closely before you apply.
Stipend: Varies by internship
Location: Virtual or in Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: Varies by internship, but typically February or March for summer internships
Program Dates: Varies by internship
Eligibility: Certain internships are open to high school students globally
The Delve Work-Experience Program by Delta Institute offers high school students a structured virtual internship designed to provide real-world professional experience with globally recognized companies like Stripe, Airwallex, Beacon Capital, Ferrari, or Adobe. You’ll engage in project-based work that simulates an actual workplace environment, allowing you to develop practical skills in areas like tech, business & finance, international relations & law, journalism, and healthcare & medicine.
Throughout the program, you’ll receive guidance and mentorship from industry professionals, gaining insight into workplace expectations, teamwork, and problem-solving. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a completion certificate and a letter of recommendation from the company you can use to stand out when applying for college or careers in the future.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Upcoming summer application deadline is march 29
Program Dates: Varies depending on the company (you can check all upcoming deadlines here)
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
EnergyMag offers a remote journalism internship for students passionate about writing, media, and environmental issues. You’ll work closely with a dedicated mentor, gaining hands-on experience in researching scientific and business issues, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and producing an article related to topics like renewable energy, sustainability, or climate innovation. Throughout the internship, you’ll also develop professional communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to engage with and interview industry experts.
If you produce a publishable report by the end of the internship, you’ll receive a letter of accomplishment and a reference you can use when applying for college or future careers. EnergyMag offers a half-time internship during the summer, ranging from 2 to 8 weeks, and a quarter-time internship, ranging from 1 to 9 months, offered year-round.
Cost: Free, no stipend
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Available year-round
Eligibility: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.25
Stanford’s AIMI Summer Research Internship is a prestigious program designed for high school students interested in gaining hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. You’ll work closely with Stanford researchers, clinicians, and trainees on cutting-edge research projects, exploring topics like machine learning basics, clinical applications, medical imaging AI, datasets, model evaluation, and responsible AI. You’ll be placed into a small group with a research mentor and a Stanford Student Lead to complete a project on focused health AI over the two weeks.
The internship will also give you access to a Meet-the-Expert Speaker Series, where you can learn about real-world AI applications and industry careers from experienced guest speakers. If that wasn’t enough, the virtual internship offers community programs so you can improve your social skills and meet peers from across the nation. When you complete the internship, you’ll be rewarded with a Certificate of Completion from the Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging (AIMI)
Cost: $2,400, $45 application fee
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates:
Session A: June 15 to June 26
Session B: July 6 to July 17
Eligibility: U.S. students entering 9th through 12th grade
United Planet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting global understanding and social impact, offers a virtual internship tailored to high school students. Before the internship even starts, you’ll receive training and language lessons if necessary to ensure you’re prepared. During the internship, you’ll contribute to real-world projects while learning new skills, collaborating with mentors, and connecting with peers from around the world.
You can work on initiatives in areas like global health, environmental sustainability, community development, and children and education through authentic, immersive experiences that mirror in-person placements. Your role will depend on current openings and your interests, but you may be working in departments like program support, marketing and communication, virtual office assistance, or finance. If you want, you can apply for credit for your virtual internship through a collaboration with Portland State University for a fee.
Cost: $100 to $300 per week
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Year-round
Eligibility: High school students above 16 years old globally
Global Vision International’s virtual internships give high school students the chance to work on meaningful projects with global impact, such as analyzing baby sea turtle photos, supporting anti-poaching campaigns, or creating environmental education initiatives. Choose from four subject areas: wildlife conservation, marine conservation, climate crisis and clean energy, and environmental and corporate sustainability. You can also choose a project focus, whether to commit to 5 or 10 hours a week, and an internship duration of 40, 50, or 120 hours.
Each virtual internship provides mentorship, career coaching, and access to masterclasses led by experts from GVI partners like Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife in Laos, Healthy Reefs in Central America, or Turtle Love in Costa Rica. At the end of the internship, you’ll receive a GVI certificate, a professional recommendation, and valuable work-related skills.
Cost: $945 to $1,845
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Year-round
Eligibility: High school students globally
The UT Southwestern Medical Center offers a 2-week online internship for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who want to explore careers in mental health. Hosted by psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, physician assistants, and social workers, the internship introduces students to a wide range of professions within the field through interactive virtual sessions, discussions, and demonstrations. Before live sessions begin, you must complete curated readings from both scientific journals and popular media to build the necessary foundational knowledge.
Then during the internship, your mentors will share insights into their daily work, answer practical questions about training and career paths, and provide an insider’s view of specialties you can pursue in the mental health field.
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Early February
Program Dates: June
Eligibility: 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
The Foreign Policy Research Institute’s research internships offer high school students the chance to gain hands-on experience in international affairs and policy analysis. You’ll work remotely under the guidance of FPRI scholars in one of three research areas: Asia, Eurasia, or National Security. You’ll contribute to substantive research projects, conduct independent studies, and assist with tasks like fact-checking, data analysis, and preparing visual aids, while building professional skills in critical thinking, writing, and research methodology.
Interns in the Asia programs focus on U.S. policy and security issues in Asia. Those in the Eurasia program examine political, economic, and social trends shaping Eurasia. National security interns support projects ranging from congressional briefings to research on alliances, green energy policy, and global technological developments.
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual with optional in-person placement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: Varies by session
Program Dates: Multiple sessions throughout the year
Eligibility: High school students authorized to work in the U.S.
Virtual internships are a great way for high school students to explore different career paths and build valuable skills all from the comfort of their own home. They provide mentorship opportunities and real-world experience that can strengthen college applications and future career prospects. Whether your interests lie in research, journalism, global development, or healthcare, there’s a remote internship for you.
Here are 8 remote internships for high school students that offer valuable experience and professional guidance in a range of fields.
The world’s largest museum, the Smithsonian Institution, offers a selection of virtual and in-person internships that allow students to work on projects related to museums, science, and cultural preservation. Interns may assist remotely with tasks like research, digital archiving, educational programming, or communications.
As you work, you’ll learn how the museum operates, while developing stronger analytical and writing skills. Not all of the Smithsonian Institution’s internships are virtual or available to high school students, so be sure to review the current opportunities closely before you apply.
Stipend: Varies by internship
Location: Virtual or in Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: Varies by internship, but typically February or March for summer internships
Program Dates: Varies by internship
Eligibility: Certain internships are open to high school students globally
The Delve Work-Experience Program by Delta Institute offers high school students a structured virtual internship designed to provide real-world professional experience with globally recognized companies like Stripe, Airwallex, Beacon Capital, Ferrari, or Adobe. You’ll engage in project-based work that simulates an actual workplace environment, allowing you to develop practical skills in areas like tech, business & finance, international relations & law, journalism, and healthcare & medicine.
Throughout the program, you’ll receive guidance and mentorship from industry professionals, gaining insight into workplace expectations, teamwork, and problem-solving. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a completion certificate and a letter of recommendation from the company you can use to stand out when applying for college or careers in the future.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Upcoming summer application deadline is march 29
Program Dates: Varies depending on the company (you can check all upcoming deadlines here)
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
EnergyMag offers a remote journalism internship for students passionate about writing, media, and environmental issues. You’ll work closely with a dedicated mentor, gaining hands-on experience in researching scientific and business issues, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and producing an article related to topics like renewable energy, sustainability, or climate innovation. Throughout the internship, you’ll also develop professional communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to engage with and interview industry experts.
If you produce a publishable report by the end of the internship, you’ll receive a letter of accomplishment and a reference you can use when applying for college or future careers. EnergyMag offers a half-time internship during the summer, ranging from 2 to 8 weeks, and a quarter-time internship, ranging from 1 to 9 months, offered year-round.
Cost: Free, no stipend
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Available year-round
Eligibility: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.25
Stanford’s AIMI Summer Research Internship is a prestigious program designed for high school students interested in gaining hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. You’ll work closely with Stanford researchers, clinicians, and trainees on cutting-edge research projects, exploring topics like machine learning basics, clinical applications, medical imaging AI, datasets, model evaluation, and responsible AI. You’ll be placed into a small group with a research mentor and a Stanford Student Lead to complete a project on focused health AI over the two weeks.
The internship will also give you access to a Meet-the-Expert Speaker Series, where you can learn about real-world AI applications and industry careers from experienced guest speakers. If that wasn’t enough, the virtual internship offers community programs so you can improve your social skills and meet peers from across the nation. When you complete the internship, you’ll be rewarded with a Certificate of Completion from the Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging (AIMI)
Cost: $2,400, $45 application fee
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: February (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates:
Session A: June 15 to June 26
Session B: July 6 to July 17
Eligibility: U.S. students entering 9th through 12th grade
United Planet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting global understanding and social impact, offers a virtual internship tailored to high school students. Before the internship even starts, you’ll receive training and language lessons if necessary to ensure you’re prepared. During the internship, you’ll contribute to real-world projects while learning new skills, collaborating with mentors, and connecting with peers from around the world.
You can work on initiatives in areas like global health, environmental sustainability, community development, and children and education through authentic, immersive experiences that mirror in-person placements. Your role will depend on current openings and your interests, but you may be working in departments like program support, marketing and communication, virtual office assistance, or finance. If you want, you can apply for credit for your virtual internship through a collaboration with Portland State University for a fee.
Cost: $100 to $300 per week
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Year-round
Eligibility: High school students above 16 years old globally
Global Vision International’s virtual internships give high school students the chance to work on meaningful projects with global impact, such as analyzing baby sea turtle photos, supporting anti-poaching campaigns, or creating environmental education initiatives. Choose from four subject areas: wildlife conservation, marine conservation, climate crisis and clean energy, and environmental and corporate sustainability. You can also choose a project focus, whether to commit to 5 or 10 hours a week, and an internship duration of 40, 50, or 120 hours.
Each virtual internship provides mentorship, career coaching, and access to masterclasses led by experts from GVI partners like Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife in Laos, Healthy Reefs in Central America, or Turtle Love in Costa Rica. At the end of the internship, you’ll receive a GVI certificate, a professional recommendation, and valuable work-related skills.
Cost: $945 to $1,845
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Year-round
Eligibility: High school students globally
The UT Southwestern Medical Center offers a 2-week online internship for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who want to explore careers in mental health. Hosted by psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, physician assistants, and social workers, the internship introduces students to a wide range of professions within the field through interactive virtual sessions, discussions, and demonstrations. Before live sessions begin, you must complete curated readings from both scientific journals and popular media to build the necessary foundational knowledge.
Then during the internship, your mentors will share insights into their daily work, answer practical questions about training and career paths, and provide an insider’s view of specialties you can pursue in the mental health field.
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Early February
Program Dates: June
Eligibility: 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
The Foreign Policy Research Institute’s research internships offer high school students the chance to gain hands-on experience in international affairs and policy analysis. You’ll work remotely under the guidance of FPRI scholars in one of three research areas: Asia, Eurasia, or National Security. You’ll contribute to substantive research projects, conduct independent studies, and assist with tasks like fact-checking, data analysis, and preparing visual aids, while building professional skills in critical thinking, writing, and research methodology.
Interns in the Asia programs focus on U.S. policy and security issues in Asia. Those in the Eurasia program examine political, economic, and social trends shaping Eurasia. National security interns support projects ranging from congressional briefings to research on alliances, green energy policy, and global technological developments.
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual with optional in-person placement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: Varies by session
Program Dates: Multiple sessions throughout the year
Eligibility: High school students authorized to work in the U.S.
About the Author
George Gatsios holds a BA and MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is the founder of Delta Institute. He leads the organisation’s global strategy, overseeing programme design, partnerships, operations, and product innovation across education, career development, and technology. His work centers on building scalable, hands-on learning experiences that connect students with real-world industry exposure and future-ready skills. Alongside his leadership at Delta Institute, George serves as a Research Assistant in Economics at the University of Cambridge and London Business School, contributing to research at the intersection of economic theory, empirical analysis, and policy. He is an active member of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN) and a strong advocate for lifelong learning and internationally minded education.
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