University of Chicago Youth Internship Program

A paid two-summer internship run by the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement for Chicago public high school students, including charter school students, who are at least 16. Year 1 covers workshops, seminars, college tours and career preparation. Year 2 is a six-week placement in a university unit in health sciences, computer sciences or IT services. Interns earn Chicago's minimum wage for up to 20 hours a week.

Offered by University of Chicago. Internship for high school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Computer Science, Medicine

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois.
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 University of Chicago Youth Internship Program

When is the University of Chicago Youth Internship Program deadline?

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

Is University of Chicago Youth Internship Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to University of Chicago Youth Internship Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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