High School Summer Internship Program

A fully online summer internship from the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future with the USC Wrigley Institute, in which high school students study an environmental or sustainability bill at the local, state, or federal level. Interns write a legislative policy memo and a legislative process analysis, attend five check-in sessions and guest speakers, and may publish one assignment online. It is open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Offered by USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future. Internship for high school students in Online, USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Policy, Environment, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part.
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 Summer Internship Program

When is the High School Summer Internship Program deadline?

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

Is High School Summer Internship Program free?

Yes. High School Summer Internship Program is free to take part in.

Who can apply to High School Summer Internship Program?

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

Official program page

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