Project Success at Harvard Medical

Deadline: February 4

Requirements: Grades 11-12, age 16 or older by June 29, with at least a 2.7 GPA. US work authorization is required

Description: Get paid to conduct biomedical research in a lab with Harvard Medical researchers and students. Prepare for future careers in medicine or lab research. Before you apply, read through the website, flyer, and application checklist carefully and make sure you speak with your science teacher early to get the required recommendation letter.

Commitment/Pay: Full time Monday through Friday for 8 weeks in the summer. Earn a stipend. 

Application:  https://occe.hms.harvard.edu/paths-opportunity/project-success 

Girls Who Code Summer Program

Deadline: Apply by February 25 for priority consideration; applications close April 10 

Requirements: Girls and nonbinary students in grades 8-12. You do NOT need US work authorization or Social Security number

Description: Pathways is Girls Who Code’s free, virtual summer program for high school girls and nonbinary students to explore tech, build in-demand skills, and create projects that make a difference—no experience required! 

Over seven weeks of flexible learning (June 29-August 14, 2026), students can choose from courses like AI, cybersecurity, game design, data science, and web development, while connecting with peers and industry mentors. 

Application: https://girlswhocode.my.salesforce-sites.com/GWCEnrollment/apex/ERx_Forms__PageMaker?pageId=Welcome 

Harvard MedScience Summer program

Deadline: March 15

Requirements: Grades 9-12. You do NOT need US work authorization. 

(The Forensics and Lab programs require students to be 16 or older)

Description: Interested in biomedical engineering, medicine, biomedical research, forensic science, or dentistry? Your path to a career in the sciences could begin at Harvard Medical School! Explore your passions and have a transformative experience at Harvard Medical School MEDscience Summer Programs - immersive, innovative, inspiring programs for high school students! 

Apply for one of the following programs:

MEDscienceClinical

MEDscienceLAB

MEDscienceLAB Forensics

MEDscienceDental

MEDscienceTECH Foundations

MEDscienceTECH Visionaries

Commitment/Cost: 

• One week long. Various date options during the summer

• Usually costs money, but financial aid is available for BPS students to make it free or affordable. Make sure you check the box in the application to request financial aid and complete the financial aid section.

Read more and apply: https://www.hmsmedscience.org/summer-program-overview 

Cannistraro HVAC / WElding Summer Camp

Deadline: March 13

Requirements: Grades 9-12. You do NOT need US work authorization to apply.

Description:  This program is for current high school students who are enthusiastic about working with their hands and want to explore a career in the mechanical trades! Our program covers plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal and sprinkler fitting. Students can expect 5 jam packed days of hands-on fun that will give them a taste of what a career in the building trades has to offer.

Commitment/Pay: Free, one-week program. Monday June 22nd to Friday June 26th, from 7:30 AM to 3 PM at the fabrication facility located at 25 Fid Kennedy Ave in Boston. 

Apply: https://www.hmse.org/locations/locations/boston.html 

Please note: space in this program is limited, so applications are competitive. All applicants will be invited for a short Zoom interview after March 13, and we will make our selection for attendees from there.