The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP)

A nine-month apprenticeship at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for teens in grades 9 to 11, running from March to November, with tiers that build on each other. Apprentices commit about 4 to 6 hours a week in spring and fall and 20 to 25 hours a week in summer. There is no fee, Tier 1 to 3 apprentices receive a one-time reimbursement of $600 to $800, and Tier 4 apprentices earn $17 per hour. Each tier accepts 12 to 14 apprentices.

Offered by Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Internship for high school students in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–11. Deadline: 2026-12-04.

Fields: Environment, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 11. It takes place in person in Brooklyn, New York.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: The deadline is December 4, 2026.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP)

When is the The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) deadline?

The deadline is December 4, 2026.

Is The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP)?

High school students in grades 9 to 11. It takes place in person in Brooklyn, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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