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Free paid summer jobs for DC youth 14-24. Wide range of placements.
📍 Washington, DC⏱ 6 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026BusinessPublic PolicyPublic Health - 02Children's National HospitalColaco Scholar ProgramResearchSelective
One or two area high-school students spend about eight weeks in Children's National's clinical laboratory learning medical testing, shadowing pathologists/hematologists and participating in research projects.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12ChemistryMedicineBiology - 03ScholarshipEquitySelective
Scholarship for high school seniors planning to study computer science in college.
📍 Nationwide⏱ 4 years scholarship📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer Science - 04University of the District of ColumbiaArchitecture Summer CampResearchSelective
Students sketch designs, build physical models and use AI, digital modeling, laser cutting and 3D printing to develop an original architectural project.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Architecture & DesignEngineeringAI / Machine Learning - 05ScholarshipEquitySelective
Award for girls and non-binary students in computing, providing recognition and a cash prize.
📍 Nationwide⏱ One-time📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer Science - 06George Washington UniversityCaminos al FuturoResearchSelective
Three-week residential program where rising seniors examine social, political and economic issues affecting Hispanic and Latino communities and develop leadership/community-impact projects.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12Social SciencePolitical SciencePublic Policy - 07University of the District of ColumbiaData STEAAM Summer CampResearchHighly Selective
Six-week business-intelligence and research program where DC students use data analytics to study agriculture, energy, architecture and public-policy problems while working in university labs and research farms.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12Data SciencePublic PolicyEngineering - 08DC College Access ProgramDC CAP University Partner ScholarshipResearchHighly Selective
Eligible DC public and charter seniors can receive renewable DC CAP funding combined with additional aid from participating university partners and long-term college-success coaching.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12Education - 09Office of the State Superintendent of EducationDC STEM FairResearchSelective
DC students present original STEM research at the District's official science and engineering fair. High-school overall winners and runners-up can advance toward Regeneron ISEF.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12BiologyChemistryEngineering - 10The Adroit JournalAdroit Journal Summer MentorshipPre-CollegeEquitySelective
Free online mentorship pairing teen writers with established poets and prose writers.
📍 Online⏱ 6 weeks📅 212 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Creative WritingLiterature - 11Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)AEOP High School Apprenticeship ProgramResearchEquitySelective
Students work alongside Army scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research projects in world-class laboratories.
📍 Nationwide⏱ 8 weeks📅 156 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026EngineeringComputer SciencePhysicsChemistryBiology - 12AI4ALLAI4ALL Open LearningSummer ProgramEquitySelective
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
📍 Online⏱ 2 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026AI / Machine Learning - 13AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps Summer of ServiceApply anytimeVolunteerEquitySelective
Service opportunities for teens through select programs.
📍 Multiple states⏱ Varies📅 Apply anytime💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Public PolicySocial Science - 14Amgen FoundationAmgen Scholars Future TrackApply anytimeResearchEquitySelective
Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Self-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026BiologyChemistryMedicinePublic Health - 15Georgetown UniversityArtificial Intelligence AcademyResearchModerate
One-week Georgetown academy introducing high-school students to artificial intelligence through academic instruction and applied activities.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12AI / Machine LearningComputer Science - 16American UniversityAU High School Summer ScholarsResearchModerate
Students complete a four-week asynchronous college course in areas such as international diplomacy, law, psychology or neuroscience and receive an official AU transcript.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12PsychologyNeuroscienceInternational Relations - 17Bank of AmericaBank of America Student LeadersInternshipEquitySelective
Paid 8-week summer internship with nonprofits + leadership summit in DC.
📍 Multiple cities⏱ 8 weeks📅 123 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Public PolicyBusinessSocial Science - 18Georgetown UniversityBiotechnology for Science & Health AcademyResearchModerate
Two-week academy focused on biotechnology and its applications in health and biological science through intensive Georgetown programming.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12BiologyChemistryMedicine - 19Blue Ocean Strategy / variousBlue Ocean Student Entrepreneurship CompetitionCompetitionEquitySelective
Free global pitch competition with cash prizes. Teams pitch a novel business idea via video; finalists present live.
📍 Online⏱ 3 months📅 151 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026EntrepreneurshipBusiness - 20Georgetown UniversityBridges to Social Justice AcademyResearchModerate
Three-week academy combining seminars, workshops, dialogue, site visits and project design around social justice, civic engagement and community change.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12Public PolicySocial Science - 21Built By GirlsBuilt By Girls Wave ProgramFellowshipEquitySelective
A peer-mentorship program connecting high school girls with women in tech.
📍 Online⏱ Ongoing📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026Computer ScienceBusiness - 22Coca-Cola FoundationCoca-Cola Scholars ProgramScholarshipEquitySelective
USD 20K college scholarships for 150 graduating seniors annually. Free to apply.
📍 Online application⏱ Senior year📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grade 12✓ Checked Sep 2026BusinessEducationPublic Policy - 23American University School of International ServiceCommunity of ScholarsResearchModerate
Rising juniors and seniors complete a three-credit international-affairs course with two weeks on campus followed by one asynchronous online week, plus visits to government and international institutions.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 11–12International RelationsPolitical Science - 24Howard University School of BusinessComputer Information Systems Career Awareness Program (CISCAP)ResearchModerate
Students explore data analytics, programming, cybersecurity, networking, AI and machine learning within a business context through interactive instruction and hands-on exercises.
📍 DC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 11–12Computer ScienceAI / Machine LearningData Science - 25US House of RepresentativesCongressional App ChallengeCompetitionEquitySelective
District-level coding competition open to every US high schooler.
📍 All US districts⏱ Self-paced📅 31 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026Computer Science - 26U.S. Department of EnergyDOE STEM Rising / SCEPInternshipEquitySelective
Paid internships across the 17 DOE national laboratories.
📍 Multiple national labs (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 8-10 weeks (summer)📅 123 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Aug 2026PhysicsEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceSustainability - 27Scholly by Sallie2 minutes to $2K from Sallie MaeResearchSelective
Scholarship application for a $2000 award.
📍 Multiple⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - 28Stanford AIMIAcademic Year Research InternshipResearchSelective
During the school year, students meet weekly in small groups with their student mentors to work on healthcare AI research projects under the guidance of Stanford researchers.
📍 Virtual⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026AI / Machine Learning - 29Adam Smith SocietyAdam Smith Society HS EssayCompetitionSelective
Essay contest exploring market economics and policy.
📍 Online⏱ Annual📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026EconomicsPolitical Science - 30American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)AFSA National High School Essay ContestCompetitionSelective
An essay contest designed to engage students in thinking about peace and conflict resolution.
📍 Online⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Aug 2026International RelationsPublic Policy