High School Internship Program in Geographical Sciences

A paid six-week summer internship run remotely by the University of Maryland Department of Geographical Sciences for high school juniors and seniors from the DC, Maryland and Virginia region. Each intern is paired with a faculty mentor, works 10 hours per week on a research project in areas such as climate change or geospatial analysis, presents a poster, and receives a $900 stipend. Interns must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Offered by University of Maryland. Internship for high school students in College Park, Maryland, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Environment, Computer Science

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in College Park, Maryland.
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 Internship Program in Geographical Sciences

When is the High School Internship Program in Geographical Sciences deadline?

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

Is High School Internship Program in Geographical Sciences free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Internship Program in Geographical Sciences?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in College Park, Maryland. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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