After School Matters

Paid after-school and summer programs in arts, STEM, sports, and communications run by After School Matters for Chicago teens, mostly ages 14 to 18. Apprenticeships are open to teens 14 and older and pay a stipend for successful participation and completion, with amounts that vary by program. Internships and outreach assistantships require teens to be 16 or older, and internships pay an hourly wage. Applicants must live in Chicago and attend a Chicago high school.

Offered by After School Matters. Internship for high school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts, STEM, Career, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about After School Matters

When is the After School Matters deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is After School Matters free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to After School Matters?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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