Description: A one-week summer program that helps girls to find their voice and discover ways to empower their communities. Participating students have the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 in college scholarships while they build their resume and further develop their leadership skills.

Eligibility requirements: 11th grade female students

Apply: https://www.hawaiigirlsstate.org/

Deadline: March 23, 2026

Description: A six-week summer program (June 8-July 16; Monday through Thursday) offering 4 college credits towards the automotive technology degree at Honolulu Community College. Students will learn the basics about safety, tools, measurements, and vehicles.  

Eligibility requirements: Current 11th and 12th grade students.

Apply: Please see Mrs. Fraser in the CCC for the application OR scan the QR code on the flier.

Deadline: Applicants are accepted on a first come first serve basis until all seats are filled. 

Description:  Six-week summer mentorship program in Biology (BMP) that is completely free and virtual. Interested high school students are paired with a volunteer college mentor who is experienced in neuroscience/biology and has research experience. Together with the mentor (in one-on-one meetings), the student will pursue project-based learning in neuroscience and engage in scientific inquiry, culminating in a presentation at the end of the summer break. 

Eligibility requirements:  High school students interested in science research opportunities. 

Apply: Biology Mentorship Program 

Deadline:  May 2025

Description: A four week (June 29-July 24) asynchronous and residential experience at UH Hilo designed to provide skills and resources to help students excel in academia and later graduate from a health professions program. Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn Hlth 123 college credit, earn CPR and Stop the Bleed certification, and receive a $1,000 stipend.

Eligibility: Graduating seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a strong interest in pursuing a career in the health professions

Apply: https://ahec.hawaii.edu/students/academy.html

Priority Deadline: April 15, 2026

Description: YMCA offers an all-expenses paid, week-long (July 12-18) summer program to develop your leadership skills, participate in service learning projects and team building exercises, tour multiple college campuses around the island, learn about the admissions process, network with professionals AND make new friends!

Eligibility: Gr. 9-11 students

Apply: https://www.ymcahonolulu.org/programs/kids-teens-young-adults-families/teens/summer-programs/college-camp

Deadline: April 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Description: Attend a one-week summer residential program to learn about the college admissions process by working with admissions staff from 70+ colleges and universities. 

Eligibility: Gr. 10 and 11 students of American Indian, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian students with a 3.0 CORE (not including electives) GPA.

Apply: https://collegehorizons.org/apply/

Deadline: January 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm (MST)

Description: A free 6-week summer residential program that helps students who may not necessarily meet UH Manoa entrance requirements by providing a college course, college success workshops, a residential experience, and support.

Eligibility requirements: Hawaii resident, graduating high school seniors with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application and who have earned 12 college credits or less (with a min. 2.0 college GPA). College course credit earned as a high school student does NOT count toward the 12 college credits.

Apply:  https://hawaii.edu/cop/

Deadline: EXTENDED to Feb. 27, 2026

Description: Attend an all-expense summer program hosted by some of the top colleges and universities across the nation, tour college campuses nearby and receive specialized guidance and college application resources, 

Eligibility: High achieving 11th grade students whose annual family income falls below $65,000/year.

Apply: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars

Deadline: March 20, 2025

Description: A medical job shadowing experience that provides opportunities to observe how the patient care and administrative teams work together to deliver excellent care and to explore whether a career in health care is right for you.Participants must commit to a minimum of four hours per week.

Eligibility: High school students ages 16-18 years old by the application deadline for the entering cohort they wish to join.

Apply: https://www.adventisthealth.org/castle/about-us/compass-healthcare-career-explorers

Deadline: The next cohort begins on March 16, 2026. Deadline to apply is Jan. 15, but students are encouraged to apply early. Only 20 spots available!

Description: A five- week (June 12-July 16 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm) exploratory summer program that offers students the opportunity to experience various career and technical education programs offered at Honolulu Community College: Administtration of Justice, Architecture, Engineering & Construction, Automotive Tech, Carpentry Tech, Computing, Security & Networking Technology, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanics Tech, Early Childhood Education, Fashion Tech, Fire & Environmental Emergency Response, Music & Entertainiment Learning Experience,  and Welding Tech. Choose 1, 2 or 3 sessions to attend.

Eligibility requirements: Grade 9-12 students

Apply:  https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/academics/cte-academy/ 

Cost: $50

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Description:  A paid summer internship (June 1-July 31; hours vary by position) for Hawaii DOE public school students who are currently enrolled in a program of study related to the position to which they are applying or have experience. Complete the Google Form AND submit the two (2) required documents as listed on the website. 

Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 11-12.

Apply:  DLIR Youth Internship

Deadline: Check back for the Summer 2025 application

Description:  A one-day behind the scenes opportunity to see into the daily lives of FBI Special Agents and Professional Staff employees that includes an introduction to careers within federal law enforcement (including forensics and cyber citizenship), leadership and team building skills, and tools to communicate effectively across cultures.

Eligibility requirements: Current students in grades 10, 11, and 12.

Apply:  Summer 2026 application

Deadline: April 24, 2026

Description:  An online summer program (June 29-Aug. 14) to build coding skills by designing computer games. Choose from different pathways in AI, game design, cybersecurity, and data science. Each course takes 3-6 hours to complete.

Eligibility requirements: Girls and non-binary students in grades 9-12

Apply:  Girls Who Code 2026 application

Deadline: April 10, 2026 (Apply by April 2 and be entered to win a $50 tech gift card.)

Description: Participating students will learn from UH and USDA professionals with hands-on activities in agribusiness and plant and animal science. Students will also interactively explore careers in agriculture while getting a taste of dorm life at UH Manoa.

Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9, 10, and 11.

Apply:  Check back for the Summer 2025 application.

Deadline: TBA

Description: A seven-week (June 15-July 24) paid internship program for students interested in biology, food systems, and natural resources. Students will be responsible for two (2) shifts per week.

Eligibility requirements: Gr. 9-12 students

Apply:  https://forms.gle/reSzqDWYCWAU9WM98

Deadline:  April 15, 2026

Description: A summer leadership program for graduating Hawaii high school students enrolling at UH Manoa in Fall 2026 that offers a free 3-credit college course and workshops that assist students with accessing university resources, exploring academics/careers, and developing writing/math skills. 

Apply: Summer 2026 application

Deadline: April 17, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Description:  Participate in five days of field trips and activities to learn more about volcanism and hazards on oceanic islands, geology and gain field experience. 

Eligibility requirements:  High school and college students.

Apply: Check back for the Summer 2025 application.

Deadline: TBA

Description: An outdoor summer program (Cohort 2:June 2-July 26 or Cohort 3: July 14-Sept. 6)) for those interested in exploring environmental and education based careers through hands-on field work at various sites around the island.  Participants gain restoration experience in a supportive team environment. Participants who successfully complete the program will earn an educational stipend and have the opportunity to earn college credit.

Eligibility requirements: Students 17 years old or older (by June 2, 2025), must have their own housing and transportation.

Apply: Summer 2025 Cohort 2 and Cohort 3 application

Deadline: March 28, 2025 (underclassmen) or April 25, 2025 (graduating seniors)

Description:  Held at the UH Manoa campus, this 6-week (June 1-July 9, 2026) program provides 11th grade students with hands-on experience through engineering labs and research and various field trips to engineering and industry sites. This is a great opportunity to see if engineering is for you, explore the various paths in engineering AND to build your resume and networking in the field. Waivers for the $450 program fee are available to students who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility requirements:  Grade 11 students

Apply: Summer 2026 application

Deadline: February 17, 2026 at 11:59 HST

Description:  Peer mentors currently attending a UH campus provide support and skill-building workshops for the Class of 2026 and assist students through their first year of college.

Eligibility requirements: Class of 2026 graduates who will be attending one of the UH system campuses (UH Manoa, UH Hilo, UH West Oahu, Hawaii CC, Honolulu CC, Kapiolani CC, Kauai CC, Leeward CC, Maui CC and Windward CC)

Apply: Click HERE to access the application

Deadline: ongoing

Description:  A free afterschool program (M-F afterschool to 5:30 pm) that provides opportunities for students to learn more about the ahupua'a of Waimanalo and 'Olelo Hawaii and values and participate in field trips to beaches, lo'i, trails and community partner sites. 

Eligibility requirements: Grades 9-12

Apply: Click HERE to access the application

Deadline: Sept. 15, 2025

Description:  A semester-long program that meets on Sundays from 9:45-1:15 pm at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB-Coconut Island) and includes field trips to various sites around Kaneohe and Kailua. Students will learn how to snorkel and collect water, coral and reef samples and conduct research to improve the ecosystem. College credit may also be earned.

Eligibility requirements: Grades 9-12

Apply: Kilo Kai application

Deadline: Applications accepted now for the Spring 2025 semester

Description:  A comprehensive program with focus on training, competition, community service, and practical experiences. The program provides opportunities to improve public speaking skills, working as a team to accomplish a goal,  and making friends that can last a lifetime.

Eligibility requirements: Ages 14-20 years old

Apply: honolulupd.org/leep

Deadline: Rolling

Description: A free, five-week summer residential program at Princeton University that provides leadership training, writing instruction, standardized test preparation and a year of highly personalized guidance as they navigate the application and admissions process at the most competitive colleges. 

Eligibility requirements: 11th grade students who are US citizens, permanent residents or have DACA status and attending a U.S. public high school. Applicants must be graduating in 2027 and have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher with an annual household income under $90,000.

Apply: LEDA application

Deadline: December 10,  2025

Description:  Week-long (June 2-6; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm) summer program with various hands-on opportunities (i.e. marine bioacoustics lab, ocean acidification lab, reef transects, science walking tour of the island) for students interested in marine science research. Course fee: $500.

Eligibility requirements:  Gr. 9-12

Apply: Marine Science Investigations at HIMB

Deadline: TBA

Description: A one-week (June 9-13, 2025) explore marine science, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and more. Learn from STEM experts at Hawai`i Pacific University’s Makapu`u campus from 9 am - 4 pm daily. There will be an optional family service day on Wednesday, June 11. Lunch and transportation will be provided.

Eligibility: Grades 9-11 students

Apply: Marine Tech Day Camp application

Deadline: April 30, 2025

Description:  Week-long summer program (July 6-10, 2026; 8:00 am-4:00 pm) with various hands-on opportunities (i.e. gross anatomy lab demos, clinical skills labs, computerized manikin simulations & standardized patient interactions) for students interested in health professions. Limited number of scholarships available to cover the $525 course fee. Scholarship applications will be available in Spring 2026.

Eligibility requirements:  10th-12th grade students

Apply: Medical Diagnosis & Treatment @ JABSOM

Deadline: Application opens in March 2026

Description:  Week-long program (March 16-20, 2026) located at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) with various hands-on opportunities (i.e. gross anatomy lab demos, clinical skills labs, computerized manikin simulations & standardized patient interactions) for students interested in marine biology professions. 

Eligibility requirements:  7-9th grade students

Apply: https://go.hawaii.edu/kem

Deadline: Space available on a first come first serve basis

Fee: $360

Description:  A mentorship program providing students with the opportunity to study a traditional Hawaiian ahupuaʻa (watershed) and engage in hands-on STEM curriculum and activities.  Students can earn high school and/or college credit from Windward Community College for each course towards their academic goals.  

Eligibility requirements:  High school students, ages 13-17 years old, must be COVID-vaccinated.

Apply: https://www.thepaf.org/nalustudies/

Deadline: ongoing

Description:  A free intensive social, cultural, and commercial entrepreneurship boarding program (July 20-29, 2025) for Hawaiʻi high school students. Students receive guidance from industry leaders, innovative educators, and cultural practitioners to develop ventures addressing local and global issues, then pitch their ideas to community stakeholders at the end of the camp. 

Eligibility requirements:  Gr. 9-12 students

Apply: Nalukai Academy Application

Deadline: Returning in Summer 2027

Description:  A week long, residential program for high school students to explore careers and technologies through hands-on activities and symposiums leds by college instructors and professionals in the industry. High school programs include: Medicine & Biological Sciences, Business & Leadership, Government & Law, Engineering & Computer Science and Design, Art & Media. 

Eligibility requirements:  High school students, ages 14-18, who have completed at least one year of high school and demonstrated academic excellence and leadership ability. 

Apply: https://www.nslcleaders.org/

Deadline: Rolling until programs have reached capacity; Submitting applications by seasonal deadlines is strongly advised.

Description:  A 10-week hands-on program for incoming freshman at UH Manoa interested in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) that also includes field trips and guest speakers. Earn 5 college credits and make a successful transition from high school to college. 

Eligibility requirements:  Open to all graduating seniors attending UH Manoa in Fall 2026 and interested in studying engineering, math, science (earth, environmental, ocean, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, etc). 

Apply: NHSEMP at UH Manoa

Deadline: TBA

Description:  Five-week summer mentorship program in Neuroscience (NMP) that is completely free and virtual. Interested high school students are paired with a volunteer college mentor who is experienced in neuroscience/biology and has research experience. Together with the mentor (in one-on-one meetings), the student will pursue project-based learning in neuroscience and engage in scientific inquiry, culminating in a presentation at the end of the summer break. 

Eligibility requirements:  High school students interested in science research opportunities. 

Apply: Neuroscience Mentorship Program 

Deadline:  TBA

Description:  Through a combination of 60-hour in-person and online coursework (Jan. 21-May 13, 2026), students earn a Certificate of Competence and will be able to seek employment. Cost: $1,000. Tuition assistance is available for eligible students.

Eligibility requirements:  Graduating seniors and adult students who attend one of the Zoom information sessions.

Apply: Check back for the Summer 2025 application.

Deadline: Dec. 3, 2025

Description:  A summer transition program offering a college math course for graduating seniors attending  Kapiolani Community College starting Fall 2023. 

Eligibility requirements:  Graduating seniors attending Kapiolani Community College in Fall 2025.

Apply: Check back for the Summer 2025 application.

Deadline: TBA

Description:  Week-long residential program for females to explore STEM careers with a special focus on the captivating realm of space exploration. Housing, meals, and on-island transportation included. Transportation to Hilo is not included. 

Eligibility requirements:  Graduating female seniors attending UH Hilo in Fall 2026

Apply: https://pacificspacecenter.com/education/stars/

Deadline: TBA

Description:  An advanced, inquiry-driven and experiential marine biology early college course that builds science and environmental literacy. Held at Moku o Lo'e (Coconut Island) in Kaneohe Bay, participants will utilize the experience of HIMB researchers whose specialties demonstrate how human impacts and global change affect coral reef ecosystems.

Eligibility requirements:  High school juniors or seniors of a Hawaii public high school or public charter school.

Apply: Check back for the Summer 2025 application.

Deadline: TBA

Description:  An intensive three (3) day, leadership training and development camp designed for high school students to participate in interactive games, activities and guided discussions to empower and challenge them to become proactive in their schools and communities.

Eligibility requirements:  students in grades 9-12

Apply: Check back for the 2025 application

Deadline: TBA

Description:  A 10-day residential camp at Moku o Lo'e (Coconut Island) learning about marine mammal science at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology through hands-on activities, guest lectures and field trips on acoustics, unmanned aerial vehicles, tagging, population studies, photo identification, stranding response, and conservation/management. 

Eligibility requirements:  High school students in grades 10 and 11

Apply: https://www.mmrphawaii.org/smmile

Deadline: TBA

Description:  Choose 1 of 3 terms (6 weeks) and enroll in a college course at UH Manoa to sample an academic area that interests you while you strengthen your basic writing, math and speech skills in preparation for college. Tuition/books/fees are the responsibility of the student. Scholarships are available for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch.

Eligibility requirements:  Students who have completed 10th and 11th grade by Summer 2026  with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher and possess the maturity and motivation to do university-level work.

Apply: Summer Scholars Program at UH Manoa (and to see a list of courses)

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Description:  A three-week program (2 weeks virtual, one week residential) that offers a 3-credit university-level course (POLS 120: Intro to World Politics) for those interested in pursuing a fast-growing career in the intelligence field! 

Eligibility requirements:  Current  Hawaii high school students in grades 10 and 11 and graduating seniors. Min. 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Apply: Summer 2026 application

Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026

Description:  An 8-week (dates to be announced) paid summer internship to expand students’ knowledge outside of the classroom by introducing them to real-world work experiences. Interns will experience what it feels like to work in an environment where skills in leadership, work ethic, teamwork, communication, and digital technology are expected and required to transition successfully into the workplace after high school and college. Students will be provided with position-specific training, as well as workshops in the areas of financial, social, and physical well-being.

Eligibility requirements:  Open to high school juniors and seniors (ages 16-18 at the time of application) with a min. 2.0 GPA. Please see website for additional requirements. 

Apply: https://www.zippys.com/careers/ (Click on the link and search for "High School Internship" and select the location you're interested in and then click on "Apply".

Deadline: TBA