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NEW-YORK HISTORICAL STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 03/29/26
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP (PAID)
WHO: Current 10th, 11th, 12th Graders
WHAT: Student Historians are high school-aged interns who use the resources of The New York Historical 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.
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.
WHERE: The internship takes place in person at the New-York Historical Society.
WHEN: July 7–August 13, 2026, meeting every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 am-4 pm
DEADLINE: March 29th, 2026
HOW: https://www.nyhistory.org/education/student-historian-internship-program
2026 HEARST HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA INTERNSHIP (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 03/30/26 Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
2026 HEARST HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA INTERNSHIP (PAID)
WHO: Rising 11th and 12th grade students
WHAT: The Hearst High School Media Internship at The Paley Center for Media is a 5-week, paid, best-in-class media-focused summer internship for rising 11th and 12th grade students. The program will encompass Media Literacy and Digital Learning, Media Career Development, and Mentorship. The internship offers students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and network necessary to prepare for college and to break into the media and entertainment industry.
WHERE: 25 West 52 Street New York, NY 10019
WHEN: Pre-Internship Schedule:
Feb. 2nd, 2026 Applications open
March 30th, 2026, by 11:59 pm ET Applications due
April 24th, 2026 Finalist candidates are notified
May 9th, 2026 Finalist candidates are interviewed in person
May 22nd, 2026 Accepted Teen Transmitters interns are notified
Internship Schedule:
July 6, 7, 8, 9* 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 13, 14, 15, 16* 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 20, 21, 22, 23* 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 17, 28, 29, 30* 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
August 3, 4, 5, 6* 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
*These dates are non-negotiable
DEADLINE: March 30th, 2026
HEAL PROGRAM AT NEW YORK-PREBYSTERIAN HOSPITAL (UNPAID) Deadline: 03/31/26
HEAL PROGRAM AT NEW YORK- PREBYSTERIAN HOSPITAL (UNPAID)
WHO: All current 9th & 10th grade students in high school
WHAT: The Health Education Advocates & Leaders (HEAL) Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has opened its 2026 application. HEAL is a 1‑year public health education and leadership development program for 9th and 10th graders, including hands-on public health lessons, workshops with NYP programs, and a six‑week summer internship.
WHERE: 25 West 52 Street New York, NY 10019
WHEN: Multiple information sessions for students and school administrators will be offered in February and March, with limited space.
Students are currently applying to be apart of the HEAL cohort that starts at the beginning of the next school
year in September 2026.
DEADLINE: March 31ST, 2026
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 03/29/26
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP (PAID)
WHO: Current 10th, 11th, 12th Graders
WHAT: Student Historians are high school-aged interns who use the resources of The New York Historical 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.
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.
WHERE: The internship takes place in person at the New-York Historical Society.
WHEN: July 7–August 13, 2026, meeting every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 am-4 pm
DEADLINE: March 29th, 2026
HOW: https://www.nyhistory.org/education/student-historian-internship-program
FELLOWSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 04/11/26 AND 04/18 Perfect for: 🎨DDA🎨
FELLOWSHIP FOR THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM (PAID)
WHO: High School Students completing your 10th grade year of high school in good academic standing.
WHAT: Fellows will attend classes on a set schedule and follow a learning arc to create a strong foundation in journalism. You will produce your own pieces that will be published on thenationfund.org, in newsletters and on thenation.com. You will have the support of a teacher and a mentor. The time commitment is estimated to be ten hours per month (between class time and homework). Please note that interns are expected to come into the office two days a week. While we will consider applications from candidates who prefer to work remotely, we will give preference to those able to be in the New York metropolitan area during the internship. Upon acceptance, applicants may discuss their work options with the program director. We do not accept applicants who will still be in school during the internship. Applicants that will still be enrolled in school during the internship will be automatically rejected; we encourage you to re-apply after graduating.
WHERE: Meetings will be held via video conference, cameras on.
WHEN: The Fellowship for the Future of Journalism will run from approximately from June 22 to December 11, 2026. The internship is full-time, five days a week. (Interns work 35 hours per week.) Interns are paid $20 per hour, $700 per week.
DEADLINE: Editorial Internship - April 11, 2026
Publishing Internship - April 18, 2026
TEEN WRITING CONTEST & NED VIZZINI WRITING PRIZE (💰PAID💰) Deadline: OPEN APPLY ASAP
TEEN WRITING CONTEST & NED VIZZINI WRITING PRIZE (PAID)
WHO: High school Students
WHAT: Brooklyn Public Library's Teen Writing Contest is a chance for local teens to showcase their work in a supportive environment. Top winners in poetry and prose will receive the new Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize with a cash award to honor Ned and his literary legacy. If you're a teen writer from New York City, grades 6-12, you're invited to submit your poetry and prose to be judged by a panel of BPL's expert young adult librarians for creativity, style and voice.
WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library
WHEN: N/A
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN
ENGINEERING THE NEXT GENERATION (ENG) (💰PAID💰) Deadline: OPEN
ENGINEERING THE NEXT GENERATION (ENG) (PAID)
WHO: For students currently in grade 11
WHAT: For six weeks, students work with Columbia Engineering researchers and participate in programming to develop their academic and professional skills. Students gain practical research experience, collaborate with research faculty, staff, and students, practice new skills, and take part in multi-level mentorship.
Program components include experience in working on genuine engineering research projects, research skills and college prep workshops, science communications workshops, and additional supplemental seminars and opportunities.
Students are provided with a stipend to support them over the summer.
We encourage all rising seniors (current 11th graders) with an interest in engineering and research to apply.
WHERE: 500 W. 120th Street New York, NY 10027
WHEN: July 6 - August 13; Monday - Thursday
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP (💰PAID💰) Deadline: 03/29/26
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL STUDENT HISTORIAN INTERNSHIP (PAID)
WHO: Current 10th, 11th, 12th Graders
WHAT: Student Historians are high school-aged interns who use the resources of The New York Historical 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.
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.
WHERE: The internship takes place in person at the New-York Historical Society.
WHEN: July 7–August 13, 2026, meeting every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 am-4 pm
DEADLINE: March 29th, 2026
HOW: https://www.nyhistory.org/education/student-historian-internship-program
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