The New York Academy of Sciences (UNPAID)

WHO: 9th - 12th Grade students

WHAT: A passionate community of problem solvers made up of talented students, STEM experts, and industry leaders from around the world. Junior Academy members are dedicated to designing innovative solutions to society’s greatest challenges! The Junior Academy is part of the New York Academy of Sciences' education initiative that introduces exceptional students to an online community where they gain access to best-in-class STEM resources and work together to solve real-world problems. STEM professionals mentor student teams during 8-10 week virtual innovation challenges, with multiple challenges a year for participants to choose from.

WHERE: Online

WHEN: Virtual programming takes place online on our Launchpad platform.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Dec 18 2023 11:59 PM

HOW:  https://gsa.smapply.io/prog/student_programs_/

HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT EXPANDED HORIZONS (UNPAID)

WHO: Highschool students from 9 - 11th grade 

WHAT: Expanded Horizons is Henry Street’s comprehensive eight-year college access and success program, that is designed to ensure that high school students are college ready, admitted to a college that fits their interests and abilities, and graduate from that institution on time. All students who complete the program receive scholarships from the Settlement. 

WHERE:  265 Henry Street • New York, NY • 10002

WHEN: Weekends,  After School,  Summer

HOW: https://www.henrystreet.org/programs/youth/expanded-horizons/

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MATHEMATICS : MOMATH EVENTS (UNPAID)

WHO: Open to all current high school students with strong math students who have completed high school geometry.

WHAT:  The Integrators program offers a unique chance to improve interpersonal and communication skills, explore mathematical concepts, and learn valuable job skills.  MoMath Integrators interact with visitors (on the Museum floor and online) and train with renowned mathematicians, professional educators, interpreters, and managers.  Students who participate during the school year must commit approximately one eight-hour day per week, typically a Saturday or Sunday, from September through June.  The applicant pool is highly competitive and many Integrators go on to top colleges.

​​Participants are eligible to accrue hours towards the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), a program for which MoMath carries the honor of serving as a Certifying Organization.  Recipients of the PVSA receive a letter of appreciation from the President of the United States, an official recognition pin, and a certificate.

WHERE: 11 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010

WHEN: 9:30 am to 5:15 pm on a Saturday or a Sunday. During the summer, students must be willing to commit to a regular schedule of five days per week, including one weekend day.

HOW: https://momath.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MoMath-Integrators-Program.pdf

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling

TEEN REVIEWERS AND CRITICS PROGRAM (TRAC) (UNPAID)

WHO: 9th - 12th grade Highschool students from 14-19 years old 

WHAT: Teen Reviewers and Critics has a place for anyone and everyone. We offer FREE writing workshops in the visual arts, music, theater, dance, media, multi-arts and film. A once a week, afterschool program that takes place over ten weeks in the Fall or Spring. School credit awarded at some schools – inquire at your school.

WHERE: 45 West 34th Street, Suite 1210, New York, NY, 10001

WHEN: Fall/Spring, 10 sessions once a week, 4:30-6:30 PM

HOW: https://teens.artsconnection.org/trac/

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling

PEOPLE'S THEATRE PROJECT ACADEMY (UNPAID)

WHO: 9th - 12th grade Highschool students 

WHAT: leadership program in Upper Manhattan dedicated to the holistic development of immigrant youth and youth of color. We envision the PTP Academy as an artistic laboratory that fosters a deep sense of belonging, a brave space where participants can come as they are and grow in their social-emotional learning as young artists and leaders. 

All participants receive a full scholarship.

WHERE: 700 West 192nd Street, Suite 2 New York, NY 10040

WHEN: Weekends, After School, Summer

HOW:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFR6aiva978iVl6_WpbvKW7Br6yQtIiMryMNB9JdguAloSvQ/viewform

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling