High School Work Study

A paid, part-time program from the National Security Agency for high school juniors who plan to join a school-sponsored work experience program during their senior year. Students must live near NSA headquarters in Maryland or a field site in Colorado, Georgia, Texas, Hawaii, Utah, Alaska, or West Virginia. Roles include office assistant, computer aide, and intelligence analysis aide. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 16, and able to receive a security clearance.

Offered by National Security Agency. Internship for high school students in Maryland / Colorado / Georgia / Texas / Hawaii / Utah / Alaska, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Career

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Maryland / Colorado / Georgia / Texas / Hawaii / Utah / Alaska.
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 High School Work Study

When is the High School Work Study deadline?

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

Is High School Work Study free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Work Study?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Maryland / Colorado / Georgia / Texas / Hawaii / Utah / Alaska. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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