An unpaid STEM internship at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, where high school juniors and seniors work on a project with an APL staff mentor to explore STEM careers before choosing a college major. The summer session requires 30 to 40 on-site hours per week and at least 190 hours, with a school-year option. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 15 by June 1, with a 2.8 GPA, living in set Maryland, Virginia, or D.C. areas.
Offered by Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Internship for high school students in Laurel, Maryland, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Engineering, Computer Science
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. ASPIRE High School Internship Program is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It runs online and in person (Laurel, Maryland). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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