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Programs & scholarships

Opportunities, curated.

Research, shadowing, mentorship, scholarships, and summer programs, chosen with first-generation students in mind. Every deadline below is measured against today, so the ones you can still act on come first.

Almost everything here runs on a yearly cycle, so a deadline that has passed will open again next year. We show you the next time each one comes around. Always confirm the exact date on the official page before you apply.

92 opportunities, soonest deadline first

25 of these 92 opportunities are open right now or close within 75 days. The rest run annually and will come around again.

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No deadline to miss. These accept applications on a rolling basis.

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Scholarships

$2,000 No Essay Scholarship

Sallie (SLM Education Services, LLC)

A $2,000 scholarship awarded every month with no essay and no account sign-up required. The form takes about two minutes and you can enter again each month.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 11–12 · college

ScholarshipNational

Apply anytime

Community

Boston Area Health Education Center (BAHEC) Youth Programs

Boston Public Health Commission

A variety of programs teaching students about health careers, health disparities, and more, with stipends and internships available.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only)

FreeBoston, MA

Apply anytime

Summer programs

Boston University School of Medicine CityLab

Boston University School of Medicine

SummerLab: week-long summer programs in which students design and carry out their own investigations in biotechnology.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 10–12

FreeBoston, MA

Apply anytime

Scholarships

Community College Nursing Scholarship

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

A last-dollar scholarship covering tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students in nursing programs at Massachusetts public community colleges, built to expand access to the nursing workforce.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12 · college

ScholarshipMassachusetts

Apply anytime

Scholarships

DoSomething Scholarships ("It Pays to Do Good")

DoSomething.org

Scholarships earned by completing volunteer, social-change, or civic-action campaigns, no essay, GPA, or recommendations required, making them highly accessible to younger students.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12

ScholarshipNational

Apply anytime

Scholarships

GRAD Last Mile Fund

The Boston Foundation

Emergency completion grants (up to $3,000) for Massachusetts college students near graduation who face non-academic financial hardship and have exhausted other aid.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · college

ScholarshipMassachusetts

Apply anytime

Clinical shadowing

Hearts for Health Virtual Shadowing

Hearts for Health

Free, livestreamed virtual shadowing sessions across specialties such as trauma surgery, OB/GYN, and dermatology; attendees can earn documented hours by passing a short quiz.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12

FreeVirtual (national)

Apply anytime

Research

High School Apprenticeship Challenge

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

A statewide program that funds paid life-sciences internships for underrepresented and low-income Massachusetts high school students by subsidizing intern wages at research institutions and small life-sciences companies.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grades 9–12

PaidStatewide, MA

Apply anytime

Scholarships

John and Abigail Adams Scholarship

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

A merit-based tuition credit for high-scoring Massachusetts public high school students attending an in-state public college, covering resident undergraduate tuition for up to eight semesters.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12

ScholarshipMassachusetts

Apply anytime

Scholarships

National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Scholarships & Awards

National Medical Fellowships, Inc.

A long-standing program of need- and merit-based scholarships for students underrepresented in medicine and the health professions. Mostly for medical/graduate health students, a pipeline resource students grow into.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S.

ScholarshipNational

Apply anytime

Other

Perry Outreach Program

The Perry Initiative

A free, day-long, hands-on program where high school students perform mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanical engineering experiments and hear from practicing surgeons and engineers.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12

FreeNational (45+ locations, Sept–June)

Apply anytime

Scholarships

Posse Scholarship

The Posse Foundation

A full-tuition leadership scholarship to one of Posse's partner colleges and universities. Students are sent to college in a supportive team of ten, called a posse, instead of going alone.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 11–12

ScholarshipNational

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Clinical shadowing

Pre-Health Shadowing

Pre-Health Shadowing (501(c)(3) nonprofit)

Free virtual shadowing sessions connecting students with healthcare professionals across specialties, with real-time Q&A and verified hours and certificates.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12

FreeVirtual (national)

Apply anytime

Mentorship

Student Success Jobs Program (SSJP)

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Center for Community Health and Health Equity

A year-round paid internship matching Boston high school students from underserved neighborhoods with hands-on roles across 60+ hospital departments, plus free tutoring, monthly seminars, and college-application support.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 9–12

PaidBoston, MA

Apply anytime

Mentorship

Tour for Diversity in Medicine

Tour for Diversity in Medicine (501(c)(3) nonprofit)

Free mentorship, advising, and educational programming, including campus conferences and monthly online seminars, for underrepresented students pursuing medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12

FreeNational (events in 27+ states + virtual)

Closing soon

10

Deadlines within the next few months. Start these first.

Due in 17 days

Summer programs

Bridge to Calculus Summer Program

Northeastern University, College of Science

A free, paid summer math-and-STEM program for Boston Public Schools students who may lack access to AP math, offering precalculus/AP Calculus prep plus a STEM enrichment elective (biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, or AI).

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 11–12

PaidBoston, MA

Due in 17 days

Scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

An achievement-based scholarship recognizing high school seniors for leadership, academics, and service, one of the largest corporate scholarship programs in the U.S.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due in 17 days

Scholarships

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Elks National Foundation

Need- and merit-based four-year scholarships for graduating high school seniors, judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. No Elks affiliation required.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due in 17 days

Scholarships

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

A last-dollar undergraduate scholarship for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who want to attend top four-year colleges, paired with advising and transition support.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due in 17 days

Scholarships

Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship Program

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

A scholarship for MA residents pursuing degrees in high-need fields, including Health Professions and STEM, at a Massachusetts college, worth up to $10,000 per year.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12 · college

ScholarshipMassachusetts

Due in 19 days

Courses

Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program (HPREP) at Harvard

Harvard Medical School

Ten sessions from October through November exposing students to the components of healthcare and topics in global health, a low-commitment introduction during the school year.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 9–12

FreeBoston, MA

Due in September

Scholarships

QuestBridge National College Match

QuestBridge

A college admission and scholarship process matching high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge's college partners.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due in September

Scholarships

The Ron Brown Signature Scholarship

Ron Brown Scholar Program

A four-year, $40,000 scholarship for Black high school seniors who show strong academics, leadership, community service, and financial need. Scholars also join a lifelong mentoring and alumni network.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due October 1

Scholarships

Fidelity Scholars Program

Fidelity Investments / UNCF

A need-based scholarship with wraparound coaching for historically underserved students in eligible states (including Massachusetts) pursuing a first bachelor's degree, aimed at first-generation students with financial need.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12

ScholarshipMassachusetts (and other eligible states)

Due October 1

Research

High School Research Scholars Program

Sanford Research, Sanford PROMISE

A 10-week total-immersion laboratory research internship in Sioux Falls for rising high school seniors. Scholars work as part of a research team, earn college credit, and present a poster at the Sanford Research Symposium.

Who can apply: South Dakota (local only) · grades 11–12

PaidSioux Falls, SD

Later in the year

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Annual cycles further out. Worth noting the month now so it does not sneak up.

Due in October · ~3 months

Scholarships

Burger King Scholars Program

Burger King Foundation

A widely accessible scholarship for high school seniors based on GPA, work experience, activities, financial need, and community service, including larger James W. McLamore WHOPPER awards.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational (U.S. & Canada)

Due in October · ~3 months

Scholarships

Doodle for Google

Google

An annual art contest for K–12 students to design a Google homepage doodle on a yearly theme, low-barrier, requiring artwork and a short written statement, with no academic or test requirements.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12

ScholarshipNational

Due in October · ~3 months

Scholarships

New England Regional Black Nurses Association (NERBNA) Scholarships

New England Regional Black Nurses Association

A Boston-based organization offering multiple nursing scholarships across New England, including a Mary Eliza Mahoney award for high school seniors entering a baccalaureate nursing program.

Who can apply: Massachusetts / Connecticut / Rhode Island / Vermont / New Hampshire / Maine · grade 12 · college

ScholarshipBoston, MA

Due in October · ~3 months

Research

Winship Summer Scholars Research Program

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

A six-week internship pairing 10–12 high school seniors one-on-one with physician or lab-based cancer researchers, with faculty lectures, field trips, and a final research symposium.

Who can apply: Georgia (local only) · grade 12

PaidAtlanta, GA

Due November 1 · ~3 months

Scholarships

FNAMA Scholarship

Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Massachusetts

A scholarship for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged nursing students in Massachusetts (LPN through undergraduate), aimed at diversifying the nursing workforce.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · college

ScholarshipMassachusetts

Due November 1 · ~3 months

Scholarships

TheDream.US National Scholarship

TheDream.US

Covers up to $33,000 toward an associate or bachelor's degree at a partner college for undocumented immigrant students, with or without DACA or TPS. A separate stipend of up to $6,000 helps with books, supplies, and transportation.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12 · college

ScholarshipNational

Due November 15 · ~3 months

Scholarships

APIA Scholars Scholarship

APIA Scholars (Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars)

Need-based scholarships from $2,500 for one year up to $20,000 in multi-year awards for Asian and Pacific Islander American undergraduates. Selection prioritizes students at or below the poverty line and first-generation students.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12 · college

ScholarshipNational

Due November 21 · ~3 months

Research

STARS Summer Research Program for Students

UT Southwestern Medical Center

An eight-week paid, non-residential program where North Texas high school juniors work side by side with a faculty host in a biomedical research lab and present their results at the end of the summer.

Who can apply: Texas (local only) · grade 11

PaidDallas, TX

Due in November · ~4 months

Research

High School Summer Program

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

A 10-week paid summer research program in Houston for Texas high school seniors who are heading to college in the fall. Students run a biomedical research project with a faculty mentor and attend research seminars.

Who can apply: Texas · grade 12

PaidHouston, TX

Due in November · ~4 months

Summer programs

KP LAUNCH High School Program

Kaiser Permanente

A seven-week paid summer internship at Kaiser Permanente headquarters, hospitals, and medical offices across Northern California. Interns work in administrative and support roles in health care settings and attend weekly skills workshops.

Who can apply: California (local only) · grades 10–12

PaidNorthern California

Due in November · ~4 months

Scholarships

Prudential Emerging Visionaries

Prudential Financial, in collaboration with Ashoka

Awards of $5,000 and up to $15,000 for young people ages 14 to 18 who have started a project solving a financial or societal problem in their community. Open to freshmen and sophomores, not just seniors.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12

ScholarshipNational

Due in November · ~4 months

Scholarships

Regeneron Science Talent Search

Society for Science

The oldest science and math competition for U.S. high school seniors, distributing $3.1 million a year. Every one of the 300 named Scholars receives $2,000, and 40 finalists receive at least $25,000 each.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due December 1 · ~4 months

Research

Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Nemours Children's Health

A 10-week full-time paid summer research program for undergraduates at four Nemours pediatric sites in Delaware and Florida. Students work on clinical, laboratory, or translational research projects.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

PaidWilmington, DE and Jacksonville, Orlando, and Pensacola, FL

Due in December · ~5 months

Scholarships

Dell Scholars Program

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

A scholarship plus wraparound support for low-income, motivated high school seniors who have shown grit, combining flexible funding with mentoring, a laptop, and emergency resources to help students finish college.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due in December · ~5 months

Scholarships

IHS Preparatory and Pre-Graduate Scholarships

Indian Health Service Scholarship Program

Federal scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduates taking prerequisite or pre-health coursework. They pay tuition and required fees directly to your school and add a monthly stipend, with no service commitment.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · college

ScholarshipNational

Due in December · ~5 months

Summer programs

MedSTEM Explorers

Rush University Medical Center (REACH)

A six-week paid summer pre-internship where rising high school sophomores and juniors explore STEM and healthcare careers, develop academic and workplace skills, and research community health issues.

Who can apply: Illinois (local only) · grades 9–11

PaidChicago, IL

Due in December · ~5 months

Scholarships

The Coolidge Scholarship

Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation

A full-ride presidential scholarship covering tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years at any accredited U.S. college. It is open only to high school juniors, which makes it one of the few major awards underclassmen can win.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 11

ScholarshipNational

Due in January · ~6 months

Scholarships

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Amazon (administered by Scholarship America)

Up to $40,000 over four years plus a paid Amazon internship for high school seniors from low-income households who are heading into computer science. The GPA bar is 2.3, which is unusually low for an award this size.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due in January · ~6 months

Courses

CDC Museum Public Health Academy (Online Summer Course)

David J. Sencer CDC Museum

A web-based course with live and self-paced components teaching high school students about CDC's public health work, epidemiology, infectious and chronic disease, data analysis, and emergency preparedness.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 10–11

FreeVirtual (national)

Due in January · ~6 months

Scholarships

FNSNA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association

Need- and merit-based scholarships for students enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs, including pre-nursing students taking prerequisites; a dedicated diversity award also exists.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S.

ScholarshipNational

Due in January · ~6 months

Scholarships

HSF Scholar Program

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Need-based scholarships and Scholar support services for students of Hispanic heritage pursuing higher education, including healthcare and STEM fields.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due in January · ~6 months

Clinical shadowing

Junior Summer Volunteer Program (JSVP)

Boston Medical Center

An eight-week summer volunteer program giving high school students firsthand exposure to hospital life through weekly outpatient volunteering plus a lecture series led by BMC physicians, nurses, surgeons, and social workers.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 11–12

FreeBoston, MA

Due in January · ~6 months

Research

UCSF Summer Student Research Program

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

For over 40 years this program has paired high school and college students from diverse backgrounds one-on-one with researchers and clinicians on active biomedical research projects, culminating in a research symposium.

Who can apply: California (local only) · grades 10–12

PaidOakland, CA

Due February 1 · ~6 months

Scholarships

Full Circle Scholarship

American Indian College Fund

The American Indian College Fund's main scholarship for Native students at tribal colleges and other accredited nonprofit institutions. One application each year puts you in the pool for many merit and need-based awards.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12 · college

ScholarshipNational

Due February 2 · ~6 months

Research

Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program

Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

A full-time, hands-on summer experience in a cancer research environment, with scientific and professional development seminars and journal clubs alongside working researchers.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grades 10–12

FreeBoston, MA

Due February 2 · ~6 months

Research

Harvard Medical School Project Success

Harvard Medical School

Paid, mentored summer research internships at HMS and its affiliated institutions for Boston and Cambridge students underrepresented in medicine, augmented by seminars, site visits, and career guidance.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 11–12

PaidBoston, MA

Due February 5 · ~6 months

Summer programs

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

Summer Health Professions Education Program

A free summer program to explore medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and more across 12 partner institutions, building applicant competencies, clinical exposure, and professional networks.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S.

FreeVarious (12 partner institutions)

Due February 16 · ~6 months

Research

NIH High School Summer Internship Program (HS-SIP)

National Institutes of Health

A paid summer internship placing students with a variety of research groups conducting biomedical research.

Who can apply: Maryland (local only) · grades 11–12

PaidBethesda, MD

Due in February · ~7 months

Scholarships

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Davidson Institute

Scholarships for students who complete a significant piece of work in STEM (including medical and science research), literature, or music, open to younger students, not just seniors.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12

ScholarshipNational

Due in February · ~7 months

Scholarships

HOSA Scholarship Program

HOSA – Future Health Professionals

Scholarships for HOSA student members pursuing health and medical careers, offered by the national program and many state chapters for students studying a health-related field.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due in February · ~7 months

Research

Johns Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences (JHIBS)

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

A biomedical research internship inspiring underrepresented students toward careers in neurological and behavioral sciences, with an in-person Baltimore track and a national virtual track.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 11–12

PaidBaltimore, MD (in-person) / Virtual (national)

Due in February · ~7 months

Research

Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

An eight-week, full-time biomedical or computational lab research internship where high school students complete a self-directed project under a mentor and receive a stipend.

Who can apply: New York / New Jersey / Connecticut (local only) · grade 11

PaidNew York, NY

Due in February · ~7 months

Summer programs

MIT Minority Introduction to Engineering and Sciences (MITES)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Five rigorous math, science, and humanities courses paired with lab tours, social events, and college admissions counseling, firsthand insight into the value of STEM degrees and careers.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 11

FreeCambridge, MA

Due in February · ~7 months

Research

Partners for the Future

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

A mentored, original biomedical research experience for Long Island high school seniors at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, concluding with oral research presentations. Admission is need-blind.

Who can apply: New York (local only) · grade 12

PaidCold Spring Harbor, NY

Due in February · ~7 months

Research

Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) Internship/Practicum

Boston University, Summer Term

A six-week summer program where rising seniors conduct university laboratory research with BU faculty mentors (Internship track) or structured group research in computational neurobiology or data science (Practicum), ending in a poster symposium.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 11

Costs moneyBoston, MA

Due in February · ~7 months

Research

Simons Summer Research Program

Stony Brook University

A summer program where academically talented high school students join active science, math, or engineering research teams under faculty mentors and present at a closing poster symposium, receiving a stipend award.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 11

PaidStony Brook, NY

Due in February · ~7 months

Clinical shadowing

Student Career Opportunity Outreach Program (SCOOP)

Boston Children's Hospital

A six-week summer internship for high school students interested in pediatric nursing and the health professions, embedding interns in clinical units alongside nurses and multidisciplinary teams.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 10–12

FreeBoston, MA

Due in February · ~7 months

Research

Ted R. Lilley CURE Program

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

An eight-week paid summer research internship at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute for Oregon high school students from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Interns work in a faculty lab and attend seminars.

Who can apply: Oregon · grades 10–12

PaidPortland, OR

Due in February · ~7 months

Summer programs

UW Nurse Camp

University of Washington School of Nursing

A free week-long day camp broadening access to nursing for diverse Washington high school students, with nurse shadowing, CPR/clinical training, simulation labs, and mentorship from nursing students.

Who can apply: Washington · grades 10–11

FreeSeattle, WA

Due March 1 · ~7 months

Research

MGH Youth Neurology Education and Research Program

Massachusetts General Hospital

Hands-on experience and mentorship in neurology and neuroscience, with a deep dive into medical research and clinical practice, ideal for students considering a career in neurology.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12

PaidBoston, MA

Due March 1 · ~7 months

Research

SEED/STEM Summer Program

Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

An eight-week summer program pairing high school students with research faculty to contribute to biomedical/STEM research and prepare a poster, with need-based stipends to remove financial barriers.

Who can apply: Indiana · grades 10–12

PaidIndianapolis, IN

Due March 1 · ~7 months

Summer programs

Tufts STEM+M CONNECT

Tufts University School of Medicine

A one-month paid summer program for first-generation and low-income Boston-area students combining a two-week residential Pre-College experience (Mini-Med School or Lab Science Investigations) with multi-tiered mentoring.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 10–11

PaidBoston & Medford, MA

Due March 1 · ~7 months

Summer programs

UMass Chan High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP)

UMass Chan Medical School

A high school health careers program for Massachusetts students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grades 10–11

FreeMassachusetts

Due in March · ~8 months

Courses

Harvard Medical School MEDscience Program

Harvard Medical School

Simulated medical emergencies for an immersive learning experience, from summer to semester programs, teaching valuable skills such as suturing, IV placement, and intubation.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grades 9–12

Costs moneyMassachusetts

Due in March · ~8 months

Scholarships

NBNA Scholarship Program

National Black Nurses Association

Scholarships for Black nursing students at every level from LPN and associate degree through doctorate. Awards start at $1,000 and the association has given out more than $250,000 in a single year.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · college

ScholarshipNational

Due in March · ~8 months

Summer programs

Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)

Stanford University School of Medicine, Office of Diversity in Medical Education

A tuition-free, five-week residential summer enrichment program in science and medicine where low-income, underrepresented high school juniors are mentored by medical professionals, faculty, and college students.

Who can apply: California (local only) · grade 11

FreeStanford, CA (residential)

Due in March · ~8 months

Research

Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

An eight-week paid summer internship in Seattle. Interns spend two weeks learning lab techniques and safety, then six weeks working in a Fred Hutch faculty member's research lab.

Who can apply: Washington (local only) · grades 11–12

PaidSeattle, WA

Due in March · ~8 months

Summer programs

Summer Youth Jobs Program

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

A six-week paid summer internship for under-resourced Boston Public School students, placing interns in hospital departments to build real-world skills, with weekly group meetings and department tours.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 9–12

PaidBoston, MA

Due in April · ~9 months

Research

Boston University Upward Bound Math Science

Boston University

A semester and summer program preparing first-generation, low-income students for STEM careers through hands-on work in research labs; a small stipend is available.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 9–12

PaidBoston, MA

Due in April · ~9 months

Scholarships

Cooke Young Scholars Program

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

A selective five-year, pre-college scholarship and advising program for high-achieving 7th-graders with financial need, funding academic and extracurricular opportunities through high school.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S.

ScholarshipNational

Due in April · ~9 months

Research

Garcia Summer Research Program

Garcia Center, Stony Brook University

An intensive seven-week summer program combining formal instruction with independent, mentored research in polymer and materials science; students design original projects and may continue year-round.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 11–12

Costs moneyStony Brook, NY

Due in April · ~9 months

Mentorship

Mass General Brigham Youth Program

Mass General Brigham

A multi-year program for students from Boston, Revere, and Chelsea offering paid academic-year and summer internships across MGB hospitals, plus mentorship, college/career advising, and alumni support through college.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 10–12

PaidBoston, MA (also Revere & Chelsea)

Due in April · ~9 months

Courses

Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy (SPEA)

University of Michigan Medical School, Office for Health Equity & Inclusion

A free hybrid academic-enrichment academy for motivated 10th and 11th graders interested in health careers, SAT prep, professional development and writing workshops, exposure to Michigan Medicine, and mentorship.

Who can apply: Michigan (local only) · grades 10–11

FreeAnn Arbor, MI (in-person Fridays) + virtual

Due in April · ~9 months

Scholarships

One Family Scholars Program

One Family, Inc.

Scholarships plus academic and career coaching for low-income single parents pursuing a first associate or bachelor's degree at a Massachusetts college.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · college

ScholarshipMassachusetts

Due in April · ~9 months

Summer programs

RISE for Youth Program

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

A four-week summer program with hands-on classroom experiences and exploratory activities showcasing healthcare careers and building leadership skills.

Who can apply: Minnesota (local only) · grades 11–12

PaidRochester, MN

Due in April · ~9 months

Clinical shadowing

Turner-UCLA Allied Health Internship

UCLA Health

A one-week summer internship introducing high school students and recent graduates to entry-level allied health professions through shadowing in clinical, administrative, and entry-level roles such as radiology and respiratory therapy.

Who can apply: California (local only) · grade 12

FreeLos Angeles, CA

Due May 1 · ~9 months

Scholarships

MASSGrant & MASSGrant Plus

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

A need-based grant for low-income Massachusetts residents enrolled full-time as undergraduates at a MA college; the companion MASSGrant Plus expands aid to families earning up to $100,000.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12 · college

ScholarshipMassachusetts

Due in May · ~10 months

Mentorship

HCC Summer Internship Program

Health Career Connection

A 10-week full-time paid summer internship placing undergraduates and recent graduates at hospitals, health departments, community clinics, and health plans across 13 regions of the country. Interns also get career workshops, mentorship, and health professions school prep.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

PaidNational

Due June 1 · ~10 months

Scholarships

Massachusetts Nurses Foundation Scholarships

Massachusetts Nurses Foundation

Scholarships for MA residents in accredited in-state nursing programs; the Kate Maker Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 to an associate- or bachelor's-level nursing student.

Who can apply: Massachusetts · college

ScholarshipMassachusetts

Due in July · ~12 months

Summer programs

Summer Pathways in Science and Engineering

Boston University, LERNet

A short residential summer program for young women from greater Boston high schools to explore STEM careers through lab visits, hands-on activities, a biotech/pharma company visit, a career panel, and college-admissions guidance.

Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 11–12

Costs moneyBoston, MA

Due in July · ~12 months

Scholarships

The Gates Scholarship

Gates Scholarship (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

A highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households, covering the full cost of attendance not met by other aid at a four-year U.S. college.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

ScholarshipNational

Due August 1 · ~12 months

Scholarships

Horatio Alger National Scholarship

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans

A need-based scholarship for high school seniors who have faced and overcome significant adversity and have critical financial need, with the determination to pursue a college degree.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12

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No fixed date yet

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The organizer runs these but has not published a cycle. Their page or an email is the fastest way to find out.

Dates not published

Research

Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation

Lumiere Education

A 10-week program offering low-income students research opportunities with post-doctoral–level scientists.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 10–12

Free

Not accepting applications

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These ran before and are not taking anyone right now. Kept here because they usually come back.

Not running right now

Research

ACS Project SEED

American Chemical Society

A paid summer research fellowship for high school students from low-income households, placing them in academic and industry chemistry labs across the country for 8 to 10 weeks with a $4,000 award.

Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 10–12

PaidNational

Not running right now

Summer programs

Career Immersion Program (Minnesota)

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

A five-day residential program in Rochester where Minnesota high school students explore allied health careers like sonography, respiratory therapy, and phlebotomy through hands-on sessions in college classrooms and labs.

Who can apply: Minnesota · grades 10–11

FreeRochester, MN

Not running right now

Clinical shadowing

Summer Nurse Camp

Seattle Children's Hospital

A free five-day camp where Puget Sound high school students shadow pediatric nurses in clinical observation sessions and practice nursing skills on models in hands-on labs.

Who can apply: Washington (local only) · grades 10–12

FreeSeattle, WA

Not running right now

Research

Young Scientist Program Summer Focus

Washington University in St. Louis

An eight-week funded summer research internship in biomedical labs at Washington University for St. Louis area students who have finished 11th grade. Scholars also take courses in scientific writing and college prep.

Who can apply: Missouri / Illinois (local only) · grades 11–12

PaidSt. Louis, MO

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