Top 10 Fall Internships for High School Students
Top 10 Fall Internships for High School Students
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George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
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Internships are one of the best ways for high school students to explore potential careers, build practical skills, and gain experience that stands out on university applications. Unlike traditional summer programs focused primarily on coursework, internships give students the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with industry experts, and explore their interests.
Here are 10 fall internships for high school students that combine mentorship, professional development, and hands-on learning opportunities.
In 2025, Stanford University’s Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging (AIMI) launched a virtual internship during the academic year to give high school students hands-on research experience. Running virtually from September through June, the internship places students in small research groups focused on projects like data analysis, AI model development, scientific writing, or exploring the policy and challenges of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
You’ll meet weekly with Stanford student mentors, participate in expert speaker sessions, and learn about the research process through projects and collaborative work. At the end of the program, you and your group will do an oral presentation virtually or you can share your findings in person if you want to travel. All projects will be featured in a Student Showcase during Stanford Health AI week.
Cost: $4,8000
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: September (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: September to June
Eligibility: Current high school students
The Delve Work-Experience Program gives high school students the chance to work directly with startups, nonprofits, and global companies through a 4-week remote work-experience. Instead of focusing only on lectures of academic coursework, the program emphasizes real-world work and project- based learning. You can choose from industries like tech/engineering, business/finance, medicine, journalism, law, and companies like Ferrari, AWS, Financial Times, and more.
Depending on the program, you may work on marketing campaigns, business strategy, research, product development, coding projects, or social impact initiatives with a team. One of the biggest advantages of Delve is the mentorship you’ll receive from industry professionals, giving you firsthand exposure to the industry and clarity about your career interests. At the end of the program, you’ll present your project to company representatives and receive an exclusive letter of recommendation.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: May 31 (summer III deadline) | June 28 (final summer deadline)
Program Dates: Varies depending on the company (you can check all upcoming deadlines here)
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
The Smithsonian Institution offers a range of in-person and virtual internships for high school students across its museums and research centers. These programs allow students to gain hands-on experience in fields such as science, history, museum studies, education, and communications, often working alongside professional mentors on real projects. Most placements include structured learning experiences, research assistance, and behind-the-scenes exposure to museum operations and collections.
Some internships are paid, while others may offer stipends of academic credit, depending on the program and location. Not all Smithsonian Internships are open to high school students, so be sure to check current opportunities regularly, as new internships are always being added.
Cost: Typically free with a stipend
Location: Virtual or in-person at a Smithsonian Institution
Application Deadline: Varies by internship
Program Dates: Varies by internship
Eligibility: Certain internships are open to high school students globally
Delta Institute’s Deepen Mentorship isn’t a traditional internship; it’s a one-on-one personalized mentorship with industry professionals and Ivy League graduates who have worked at companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Over the 8 weeks, you’ll complete a personalized project aligned with your academic interests and long-term goals. This could include conducting research, creating a business proposal, building a portfolio project, or developing solutions to industry-related challenges.
You’ll have 20 hours of personalized mentorship and skill development, giving you plenty of time to plan your project, receive feedback, and develop industry-specific skills. During the final week, you’ll present your project, receive critique to improve it for your portfolio, and earn a strong letter of recommendation.
Cost: $6,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: May 31 (summer III deadline) | June 28 (final summer deadline)
Program Dates: Varies
Eligibility: High school students globally
EnergyMag’s virtual internship allows students to work remotely on projects involving scientific and business research related to clean energy technologies. Interns typically investigate topics like storage systems, renewable integration, market trends, and emerging energy technologies, then compile their findings into structured reports that may be published on the EnergyMag website.
You’ll receive mentorship throughout the process and guidance in developing key professional skills, including research methodology, data analysis, and professional writing. If your report is published, you’ll receive a letter of accomplishment summarizing your work. EnergyMag offers a half-time internship in the summer, but its quarter-time internship is available year-round and ranges from 1 to 9 months.
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
The U.S Department of the Treasury offers high school and college students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in federal government operations through its Student Internship Program. Interns can work within various Treasury offices on projects related to economics, public policy, finance, cybersecurity, and national security. Your tasks depend on your office assignment, but you may assist with research, data analysis, policy writing, meeting preparation, and other administrative or analytical tasks.
When you apply for the internship, you’ll be asked to rank your top 3 choices of offices with options like domestic finance, economic policy, general counsel, international affairs, tax policy, and tribal and native affairs. The internship is unpaid, but you will receive valuable experience and exposure to public service and professional government environments.
Cost: Free, no stipend
Location: Washington D.C.
Application Deadline: June
Program Dates: September to December
Eligibility: Current high school or college students who are U.S. citizens
If you’d rather learn about the Canadian government, you can apply for the Federal Student Work Experience Program run by the Government of Canada instead. It’s open to current high school and college/university students around the world, but preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The program offers part-time or full-time roles year round across more than 200 government departments and agencies.
Positions span a wide range of fields as well, including administration, science, information technology, finance, policy, and skilled trades, allowing students to explore different career pathways within the government. Once you submit your application, it will be placed in a student inventory, where managers can search for interns. If you match the manager’s search criteria, you’ll be contacted for an interview or test.
Cost: Free, $17.75–$38.38 per hour salary
Location: Government offices across Canada
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Year-round
Eligibility: Current secondary or post-secondary students who meet the minimum age requirement in the province or territory of work
The Dolphin Research Center internship is perfect for marine mammal lovers as it gives interns the chance to work closely with dolphins in the Florida Keys. Interns may assist with dolphin care, behavioral observation, habitat maintenance, guest education programs, or research support under the supervision of trained staff. The work involves direct interaction with animals and the public, so interns should be responsible, adaptable, and comfortable working outdoors.
The internship lasts 16 to 18 weeks and requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours each week, so you may want to wait to apply until you graduate from high school or apply for a summer internship instead.
Cost: Free, no stipend
Location: Grass Key, Florida
Application Deadline: June 1
Program Dates: September through December
Eligibility: Interns who are physically fit and can read and speak English
The American Psychological Association gives students interested in psychology the chance to gain professional experience at a nonprofit organization. There are various positions available in policy, research, communications, education, publishing, and operations and you can apply for up to three internships that suit your interests.
Depending on the department you choose, you may support ongoing projects like conducting literature reviews, assisting with data analysis, drafting policy briefs, creating educational materials, or contributing to communications content. You may also participate in meetings, collaborate with employees, and gain exposure to how psychological research informs public policy and professional standards.
Cost: Free, stipend provided
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Year-round
Eligibility: U.S. citizens residing in one of the states where APA is registered as an employer
The Textron Aviation High School Internship exposes students to the aviation industry through paid, hands-on work experience. There are internships available in a variety of departments, including aviation maintenance, manufacturing, engineering, business management, and human resources, allowing you to explore different sides of the aviation industry and discover your area of interest.
Internships are available year-round, but fall and spring participants must be available to work during standard business hours, typically Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Cost: Free, stipend provided
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions, applications open in July
Program Dates: Varies by department
Eligibility: High school students who are at least 16 years old and U.S. citizens
Internships are one of the best ways for high school students to explore potential careers, build practical skills, and gain experience that stands out on university applications. Unlike traditional summer programs focused primarily on coursework, internships give students the opportunity to contribute to real projects, collaborate with industry experts, and explore their interests.
Here are 10 fall internships for high school students that combine mentorship, professional development, and hands-on learning opportunities.
In 2025, Stanford University’s Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging (AIMI) launched a virtual internship during the academic year to give high school students hands-on research experience. Running virtually from September through June, the internship places students in small research groups focused on projects like data analysis, AI model development, scientific writing, or exploring the policy and challenges of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
You’ll meet weekly with Stanford student mentors, participate in expert speaker sessions, and learn about the research process through projects and collaborative work. At the end of the program, you and your group will do an oral presentation virtually or you can share your findings in person if you want to travel. All projects will be featured in a Student Showcase during Stanford Health AI week.
Cost: $4,8000
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: September (tentatively, based on previous years)
Program Dates: September to June
Eligibility: Current high school students
The Delve Work-Experience Program gives high school students the chance to work directly with startups, nonprofits, and global companies through a 4-week remote work-experience. Instead of focusing only on lectures of academic coursework, the program emphasizes real-world work and project- based learning. You can choose from industries like tech/engineering, business/finance, medicine, journalism, law, and companies like Ferrari, AWS, Financial Times, and more.
Depending on the program, you may work on marketing campaigns, business strategy, research, product development, coding projects, or social impact initiatives with a team. One of the biggest advantages of Delve is the mentorship you’ll receive from industry professionals, giving you firsthand exposure to the industry and clarity about your career interests. At the end of the program, you’ll present your project to company representatives and receive an exclusive letter of recommendation.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: May 31 (summer III deadline) | June 28 (final summer deadline)
Program Dates: Varies depending on the company (you can check all upcoming deadlines here)
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
The Smithsonian Institution offers a range of in-person and virtual internships for high school students across its museums and research centers. These programs allow students to gain hands-on experience in fields such as science, history, museum studies, education, and communications, often working alongside professional mentors on real projects. Most placements include structured learning experiences, research assistance, and behind-the-scenes exposure to museum operations and collections.
Some internships are paid, while others may offer stipends of academic credit, depending on the program and location. Not all Smithsonian Internships are open to high school students, so be sure to check current opportunities regularly, as new internships are always being added.
Cost: Typically free with a stipend
Location: Virtual or in-person at a Smithsonian Institution
Application Deadline: Varies by internship
Program Dates: Varies by internship
Eligibility: Certain internships are open to high school students globally
Delta Institute’s Deepen Mentorship isn’t a traditional internship; it’s a one-on-one personalized mentorship with industry professionals and Ivy League graduates who have worked at companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Over the 8 weeks, you’ll complete a personalized project aligned with your academic interests and long-term goals. This could include conducting research, creating a business proposal, building a portfolio project, or developing solutions to industry-related challenges.
You’ll have 20 hours of personalized mentorship and skill development, giving you plenty of time to plan your project, receive feedback, and develop industry-specific skills. During the final week, you’ll present your project, receive critique to improve it for your portfolio, and earn a strong letter of recommendation.
Cost: $6,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: May 31 (summer III deadline) | June 28 (final summer deadline)
Program Dates: Varies
Eligibility: High school students globally
EnergyMag’s virtual internship allows students to work remotely on projects involving scientific and business research related to clean energy technologies. Interns typically investigate topics like storage systems, renewable integration, market trends, and emerging energy technologies, then compile their findings into structured reports that may be published on the EnergyMag website.
You’ll receive mentorship throughout the process and guidance in developing key professional skills, including research methodology, data analysis, and professional writing. If your report is published, you’ll receive a letter of accomplishment summarizing your work. EnergyMag offers a half-time internship in the summer, but its quarter-time internship is available year-round and ranges from 1 to 9 months.
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
The U.S Department of the Treasury offers high school and college students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in federal government operations through its Student Internship Program. Interns can work within various Treasury offices on projects related to economics, public policy, finance, cybersecurity, and national security. Your tasks depend on your office assignment, but you may assist with research, data analysis, policy writing, meeting preparation, and other administrative or analytical tasks.
When you apply for the internship, you’ll be asked to rank your top 3 choices of offices with options like domestic finance, economic policy, general counsel, international affairs, tax policy, and tribal and native affairs. The internship is unpaid, but you will receive valuable experience and exposure to public service and professional government environments.
Cost: Free, no stipend
Location: Washington D.C.
Application Deadline: June
Program Dates: September to December
Eligibility: Current high school or college students who are U.S. citizens
If you’d rather learn about the Canadian government, you can apply for the Federal Student Work Experience Program run by the Government of Canada instead. It’s open to current high school and college/university students around the world, but preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The program offers part-time or full-time roles year round across more than 200 government departments and agencies.
Positions span a wide range of fields as well, including administration, science, information technology, finance, policy, and skilled trades, allowing students to explore different career pathways within the government. Once you submit your application, it will be placed in a student inventory, where managers can search for interns. If you match the manager’s search criteria, you’ll be contacted for an interview or test.
Cost: Free, $17.75–$38.38 per hour salary
Location: Government offices across Canada
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Year-round
Eligibility: Current secondary or post-secondary students who meet the minimum age requirement in the province or territory of work
The Dolphin Research Center internship is perfect for marine mammal lovers as it gives interns the chance to work closely with dolphins in the Florida Keys. Interns may assist with dolphin care, behavioral observation, habitat maintenance, guest education programs, or research support under the supervision of trained staff. The work involves direct interaction with animals and the public, so interns should be responsible, adaptable, and comfortable working outdoors.
The internship lasts 16 to 18 weeks and requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours each week, so you may want to wait to apply until you graduate from high school or apply for a summer internship instead.
Cost: Free, no stipend
Location: Grass Key, Florida
Application Deadline: June 1
Program Dates: September through December
Eligibility: Interns who are physically fit and can read and speak English
The American Psychological Association gives students interested in psychology the chance to gain professional experience at a nonprofit organization. There are various positions available in policy, research, communications, education, publishing, and operations and you can apply for up to three internships that suit your interests.
Depending on the department you choose, you may support ongoing projects like conducting literature reviews, assisting with data analysis, drafting policy briefs, creating educational materials, or contributing to communications content. You may also participate in meetings, collaborate with employees, and gain exposure to how psychological research informs public policy and professional standards.
Cost: Free, stipend provided
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Year-round
Eligibility: U.S. citizens residing in one of the states where APA is registered as an employer
The Textron Aviation High School Internship exposes students to the aviation industry through paid, hands-on work experience. There are internships available in a variety of departments, including aviation maintenance, manufacturing, engineering, business management, and human resources, allowing you to explore different sides of the aviation industry and discover your area of interest.
Internships are available year-round, but fall and spring participants must be available to work during standard business hours, typically Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Cost: Free, stipend provided
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions, applications open in July
Program Dates: Varies by department
Eligibility: High school students who are at least 16 years old and U.S. citizens
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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