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1. OPEN / RECRUITING NOW
PAID | OPEN NOW
Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
Organization: Texas Tech University
Location: Lubbock, TX
Eligibility: 17+ Rising/Graduating Seniors & Freshmen
Application Status: Open Now
Deadline: rolling until filled
7-week intensive lab research program with faculty mentorship. Includes a $750 stipend.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
YEAR-ROUND
Girlstart STEM Volunteer
Organization: Girlstart
Location: Austin, TX
Eligibility: Grades 9-12
Paid/Unpaid: Unpaid Leadership Training
Application Status: Active
Support hands-on STEM activities for girls; assist with camp logistics and engineering challenges.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
2. OPENING SOON
OPENING SOON
NASA SEES Internship
Organization: NASA / UT Austin
Location: Austin, TX / Virtual
Eligibility: Rising Juniors & Seniors
Paid/Unpaid: Unpaid
Reopening: January 2027
Work with NASA scientists on satellite data and Earth science projects. High-impact STEM pathway.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
3. 2027 OPPORTUNITIES TO WATCH
2027 WATCHLIST
Summer Research Program (SHIP)
Organization: MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location: Houston, TX
Eligibility: Seniors & 18+
Paid/Unpaid: Paid Stipend
2027 Dates: Coming Soon
Hands-on biomedical research in top cancer labs. Ideal for pre-med pathways.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
Find paid internships, work-based learning, and career experiences for high school students in Austin, Central Texas, and beyond.
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(1) OPEN / RECRUITING NOW
OPEN NOW • YEAR-ROUND
Ladder Internships
Ladder Education
- Location: Remote
- Eligibility: High school students
- Paid or Not: Varies (Program cost applies; aid available)
Work with startups and nonprofits on real-world projects in engineering, tech, and marketing. Part-time cohorts run year-round.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
OPEN NOW • PAID
NASA OSTEM Internships
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Location: Center-based & Remote
- Eligibility: Age 16+, 3.0 GPA
- Paid or Not: Paid Stipend
Contribute to NASA missions through research, engineering, and data analysis. Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions available.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
(2) OPENING SOON
OPENING SOON • PAID
Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
Texas Tech University
- Location: Lubbock, TX
- Eligibility: Rising Seniors, Age 17+
- Application Status: Applications reopen Jan 2027
Highly selective research program. Scholars conduct hands-on research alongside faculty mentors and receive a $750 stipend.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
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2027 WATCHLIST
NASA SEES High School Internship
UT Austin Center for Space Research
- Location: Austin, TX + Virtual
- Eligibility: Rising Juniors & Seniors
- Status: 2027 dates coming soon
Analyze satellite data and climate patterns with professional researchers. Highly competitive and nationally recognized.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026
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High School Internship Program
TDIndustries
- Location: San Antonio / Austin, TX
- Eligibility: Age 16-18, Trade focused
- Status: 2027 dates coming soon
Direct exposure to skilled trades including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Ideal for students pursuing technical careers.
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Last verified: August 10, 2026