The Norman Mineta Bay Area Summer Academy

A summer academy sponsored by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and three other regional agencies that introduces Bay Area high school students to public sector careers in transportation, housing, environmental justice and air quality. Students attend online sessions on Thursdays in July, then give a presentation on a local challenge at a final in-person day in San Francisco. Applicants must be at least 15 and have finished ninth grade. Completers receive a stipend.

Offered by Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Internship for high school students in San Francisco, California, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Engineering, Policy

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (San Francisco, California).
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 November 2026.

Questions about The Norman Mineta Bay Area Summer Academy

When is the The Norman Mineta Bay Area Summer Academy deadline?

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

Is The Norman Mineta Bay Area Summer Academy free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to The Norman Mineta Bay Area Summer Academy?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (San Francisco, California). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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