NASA OSTEM Internships

Paid internships run by NASA's Office of STEM Engagement at NASA facilities, offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. The summer session lasts 10 weeks and fall and spring sessions 15 weeks, and most interns receive a stipend based on academic level and session length. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA who are 18 by the session start, so high school seniors may apply only for the summer session right after graduation.

Offered by NASA. Internship for high school students in USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: 2027-03-01.

Fields: Aerospace, Engineering, STEM, Research

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 11 to 12. It runs online and in person (nationwide).
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: The deadline is March 1, 2027.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about NASA OSTEM Internships

When is the NASA OSTEM Internships deadline?

The deadline is March 1, 2027.

Is NASA OSTEM Internships free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to NASA OSTEM Internships?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It runs online and in person (nationwide). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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