NY Historical Society Internship Program

Age restriction: 10th-12th grades

"Student Historians are high school-aged interns who use the resources of New-York Historical Society to conduct in-depth research and share their scholarship through the production of creative digital projects that serve as public educational resources. Interns meet with professional staff to learn about the museum, library, digital humanities, and history fields; and work collaboratively with fellow students to develop their historical thinking, communication, and digital media skills. The program involves substantial research and writing, allowing interns to deepen their understanding of American history and the digital humanities through academically rigorous, hands-on work. The historical theme of the internship is Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America.

This program is open to high school students entering grades 10, 11, or 12 who live in and attend school in the New York city metro area (includes the five boroughs of New York City, as well as areas of New York State, Connecticut, and New Jersey). 

All interns will receive a $700 stipend upon successful completion of the internship. Participation in this program can be used to fulfill the extracurricular requirement for the NYSED Seal of Civic Readiness. 

The internship takes place in person at the New-York Historical Society.

Questions? Scroll down to view our FAQs or contact us at hs.internships@nyhistory.org.

Upcoming Student Historian Internships: 

October 23, 2024 – June 11, 2025, every Wednesday, 4:30-7 pm (excluding NYC public school recesses)

Apply here by September 22, 2024! Check out this application guide for more information about the internship and tips and tricks for completing the application."

Selection Process and Timeline:

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• Applications are due by September 22, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET. Use this application guide to help you fill out the application!

• A small group of select applicants will be invited to participate in online group interviews between October 1–7, 2024.

• Final selections will be made by October 8, 2024.

Applicant Requirements:

• Applicants must be entering grades 10, 11, or 12.

• Applicants must live in and attend school in the New York City metro area (includes the five boroughs of New York City, as well as areas of New York State, Connecticut, and New Jersey).

• Applicants must have parent/guardian consent to apply for this program.

• If accepted, interns must have a valid employment certificate (“working papers”) by the start of the program. For more information about obtaining working papers, visit here.

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