Programs & scholarships

Opportunities, curated.

Research, shadowing, mentorship, scholarships, and summer programs, chosen with first-generation students in mind. Every deadline below is measured against today, so the ones you can still act on come first.

Almost everything here runs on a yearly cycle, so a deadline that has passed will open again next year. We show you the next time each one comes around. Always confirm the exact date on the official page before you apply.

92 opportunities, soonest deadline first

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32 of these 92 opportunities are open right now or close within 75 days. The rest run annually and will come around again.

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$2,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sallie (SLM Education Services, LLC)
A $2,000 scholarship awarded every month with no essay and no account sign-up required. The form takes about two minutes and you can enter again each month.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 11–12 · college
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
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Boston Area Health Education Center (BAHEC) Youth Programs
Boston Public Health Commission
A variety of programs teaching students about health careers, health disparities, and more, with stipends and internships available.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only)
Boston, MACommunity
Free
Apply anytime
Boston University School of Medicine CityLab
Boston University School of Medicine
SummerLab: week-long summer programs in which students design and carry out their own investigations in biotechnology.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 10–12
Boston, MASummer programs
Free
Apply anytime
Community College Nursing Scholarship
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
A last-dollar scholarship covering tuition, fees, books, and supplies for students in nursing programs at Massachusetts public community colleges, built to expand access to the nursing workforce.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12 · college
MassachusettsScholarships
Scholarship
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DoSomething Scholarships ("It Pays to Do Good")
DoSomething.org
Scholarships earned by completing volunteer, social-change, or civic-action campaigns, no essay, GPA, or recommendations required, making them highly accessible to younger students.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
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GRAD Last Mile Fund
The Boston Foundation
Emergency completion grants (up to $3,000) for Massachusetts college students near graduation who face non-academic financial hardship and have exhausted other aid.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · college
MassachusettsScholarships
Scholarship
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Hearts for Health Virtual Shadowing
Hearts for Health
Free, livestreamed virtual shadowing sessions across specialties such as trauma surgery, OB/GYN, and dermatology; attendees can earn documented hours by passing a short quiz.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12
Virtual (national)Clinical shadowing
Free
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High School Apprenticeship Challenge
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
A statewide program that funds paid life-sciences internships for underrepresented and low-income Massachusetts high school students by subsidizing intern wages at research institutions and small life-sciences companies.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grades 9–12
Statewide, MAResearch
Paid
Apply anytime
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
A merit-based tuition credit for high-scoring Massachusetts public high school students attending an in-state public college, covering resident undergraduate tuition for up to eight semesters.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12
MassachusettsScholarships
Scholarship
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National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Scholarships & Awards
National Medical Fellowships, Inc.
A long-standing program of need- and merit-based scholarships for students underrepresented in medicine and the health professions. Mostly for medical/graduate health students, a pipeline resource students grow into.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S.
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
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Perry Outreach Program
The Perry Initiative
A free, day-long, hands-on program where high school students perform mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanical engineering experiments and hear from practicing surgeons and engineers.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12
National (45+ locations, Sept–June)Other
Free
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Posse Scholarship
The Posse Foundation
A full-tuition leadership scholarship to one of Posse's partner colleges and universities. Students are sent to college in a supportive team of ten, called a posse, instead of going alone.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 11–12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
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Pre-Health Shadowing
Pre-Health Shadowing (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
Free virtual shadowing sessions connecting students with healthcare professionals across specialties, with real-time Q&A and verified hours and certificates.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12
Virtual (national)Clinical shadowing
Free
Apply anytime
Student Success Jobs Program (SSJP)
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Center for Community Health and Health Equity
A year-round paid internship matching Boston high school students from underserved neighborhoods with hands-on roles across 60+ hospital departments, plus free tutoring, monthly seminars, and college-application support.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 9–12
Boston, MAMentorship
Paid
Apply anytime
Tour for Diversity in Medicine
Tour for Diversity in Medicine (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
Free mentorship, advising, and educational programming, including campus conferences and monthly online seminars, for underrepresented students pursuing medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12
National (events in 27+ states + virtual)Mentorship
Free

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QuestBridge National College Match
QuestBridge
A college admission and scholarship process matching high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge's college partners.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
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The Ron Brown Signature Scholarship
Ron Brown Scholar Program
A four-year, $40,000 scholarship for Black high school seniors who show strong academics, leadership, community service, and financial need. Scholars also join a lifelong mentoring and alumni network.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in 3 days
Fidelity Scholars Program
Fidelity Investments / UNCF
A need-based scholarship with wraparound coaching for historically underserved students in eligible states (including Massachusetts) pursuing a first bachelor's degree, aimed at first-generation students with financial need.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12
Massachusetts (and other eligible states)Scholarships
Scholarship
Due in 3 days
High School Research Scholars Program
Sanford Research, Sanford PROMISE
A 10-week total-immersion laboratory research internship in Sioux Falls for rising high school seniors. Scholars work as part of a research team, earn college credit, and present a poster at the Sanford Research Symposium.
Who can apply: South Dakota (local only) · grades 11–12
Sioux Falls, SDResearch
Paid
Due in October
Burger King Scholars Program
Burger King Foundation
A widely accessible scholarship for high school seniors based on GPA, work experience, activities, financial need, and community service, including larger James W. McLamore WHOPPER awards.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
National (U.S. & Canada)Scholarships
Scholarship
Due in October
Doodle for Google
Google
An annual art contest for K–12 students to design a Google homepage doodle on a yearly theme, low-barrier, requiring artwork and a short written statement, with no academic or test requirements.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in October
New England Regional Black Nurses Association (NERBNA) Scholarships
New England Regional Black Nurses Association
A Boston-based organization offering multiple nursing scholarships across New England, including a Mary Eliza Mahoney award for high school seniors entering a baccalaureate nursing program.
Who can apply: Massachusetts / Connecticut / Rhode Island / Vermont / New Hampshire / Maine · grade 12 · college
Boston, MAScholarships
Scholarship
Due in October
Winship Summer Scholars Research Program
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
A six-week internship pairing 10–12 high school seniors one-on-one with physician or lab-based cancer researchers, with faculty lectures, field trips, and a final research symposium.
Who can apply: Georgia (local only) · grade 12
Atlanta, GAResearch
Paid
Due November 1
FNAMA Scholarship
Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Massachusetts
A scholarship for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged nursing students in Massachusetts (LPN through undergraduate), aimed at diversifying the nursing workforce.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · college
MassachusettsScholarships
Scholarship
Due November 1
TheDream.US National Scholarship
TheDream.US
Covers up to $33,000 toward an associate or bachelor's degree at a partner college for undocumented immigrant students, with or without DACA or TPS. A separate stipend of up to $6,000 helps with books, supplies, and transportation.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12 · college
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due November 15
APIA Scholars Scholarship
APIA Scholars (Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars)
Need-based scholarships from $2,500 for one year up to $20,000 in multi-year awards for Asian and Pacific Islander American undergraduates. Selection prioritizes students at or below the poverty line and first-generation students.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12 · college
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due November 21
STARS Summer Research Program for Students
UT Southwestern Medical Center
An eight-week paid, non-residential program where North Texas high school juniors work side by side with a faculty host in a biomedical research lab and present their results at the end of the summer.
Who can apply: Texas (local only) · grade 11
Dallas, TXResearch
Paid
Due in November
High School Summer Program
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
A 10-week paid summer research program in Houston for Texas high school seniors who are heading to college in the fall. Students run a biomedical research project with a faculty mentor and attend research seminars.
Who can apply: Texas · grade 12
Houston, TXResearch
Paid
Due in November
KP LAUNCH High School Program
Kaiser Permanente
A seven-week paid summer internship at Kaiser Permanente headquarters, hospitals, and medical offices across Northern California. Interns work in administrative and support roles in health care settings and attend weekly skills workshops.
Who can apply: California (local only) · grades 10–12
Northern CaliforniaSummer programs
Paid
Due in November
Prudential Emerging Visionaries
Prudential Financial, in collaboration with Ashoka
Awards of $5,000 and up to $15,000 for young people ages 14 to 18 who have started a project solving a financial or societal problem in their community. Open to freshmen and sophomores, not just seniors.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in November
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for Science
The oldest science and math competition for U.S. high school seniors, distributing $3.1 million a year. Every one of the 300 named Scholars receives $2,000, and 40 finalists receive at least $25,000 each.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due December 1
Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Nemours Children's Health
A 10-week full-time paid summer research program for undergraduates at four Nemours pediatric sites in Delaware and Florida. Students work on clinical, laboratory, or translational research projects.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
Wilmington, DE and Jacksonville, Orlando, and Pensacola, FLResearch
Paid

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Annual cycles further out. Worth noting the month now so it does not sneak up.

Due in December · ~3 months
Dell Scholars Program
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
A scholarship plus wraparound support for low-income, motivated high school seniors who have shown grit, combining flexible funding with mentoring, a laptop, and emergency resources to help students finish college.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in December · ~3 months
IHS Preparatory and Pre-Graduate Scholarships
Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
Federal scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduates taking prerequisite or pre-health coursework. They pay tuition and required fees directly to your school and add a monthly stipend, with no service commitment.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · college
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in December · ~3 months
MedSTEM Explorers
Rush University Medical Center (REACH)
A six-week paid summer pre-internship where rising high school sophomores and juniors explore STEM and healthcare careers, develop academic and workplace skills, and research community health issues.
Who can apply: Illinois (local only) · grades 9–11
Chicago, ILSummer programs
Paid
Due in December · ~3 months
The Coolidge Scholarship
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
A full-ride presidential scholarship covering tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years at any accredited U.S. college. It is open only to high school juniors, which makes it one of the few major awards underclassmen can win.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 11
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in January · ~4 months
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Amazon (administered by Scholarship America)
Up to $40,000 over four years plus a paid Amazon internship for high school seniors from low-income households who are heading into computer science. The GPA bar is 2.3, which is unusually low for an award this size.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in January · ~4 months
CDC Museum Public Health Academy (Online Summer Course)
David J. Sencer CDC Museum
A web-based course with live and self-paced components teaching high school students about CDC's public health work, epidemiology, infectious and chronic disease, data analysis, and emergency preparedness.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 10–11
Virtual (national)Courses
Free
Due in January · ~4 months
FNSNA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association
Need- and merit-based scholarships for students enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs, including pre-nursing students taking prerequisites; a dedicated diversity award also exists.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S.
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in January · ~4 months
HSF Scholar Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Need-based scholarships and Scholar support services for students of Hispanic heritage pursuing higher education, including healthcare and STEM fields.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in January · ~4 months
Junior Summer Volunteer Program (JSVP)
Boston Medical Center
An eight-week summer volunteer program giving high school students firsthand exposure to hospital life through weekly outpatient volunteering plus a lecture series led by BMC physicians, nurses, surgeons, and social workers.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 11–12
Boston, MAClinical shadowing
Free
Due in January · ~4 months
UCSF Summer Student Research Program
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
For over 40 years this program has paired high school and college students from diverse backgrounds one-on-one with researchers and clinicians on active biomedical research projects, culminating in a research symposium.
Who can apply: California (local only) · grades 10–12
Oakland, CAResearch
Paid
Due February 1 · ~4 months
Full Circle Scholarship
American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund's main scholarship for Native students at tribal colleges and other accredited nonprofit institutions. One application each year puts you in the pool for many merit and need-based awards.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12 · college
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due February 2 · ~4 months
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program
Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
A full-time, hands-on summer experience in a cancer research environment, with scientific and professional development seminars and journal clubs alongside working researchers.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grades 10–12
Boston, MAResearch
Free
Due February 2 · ~4 months
Harvard Medical School Project Success
Harvard Medical School
Paid, mentored summer research internships at HMS and its affiliated institutions for Boston and Cambridge students underrepresented in medicine, augmented by seminars, site visits, and career guidance.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 11–12
Boston, MAResearch
Paid
Due February 5 · ~4 months
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
Summer Health Professions Education Program
A free summer program to explore medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and more across 12 partner institutions, building applicant competencies, clinical exposure, and professional networks.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S.
Various (12 partner institutions)Summer programs
Free
Due February 16 · ~5 months
NIH High School Summer Internship Program (HS-SIP)
National Institutes of Health
A paid summer internship placing students with a variety of research groups conducting biomedical research.
Who can apply: Maryland (local only) · grades 11–12
Bethesda, MDResearch
Paid
Due in February · ~5 months
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Davidson Institute
Scholarships for students who complete a significant piece of work in STEM (including medical and science research), literature, or music, open to younger students, not just seniors.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 9–12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in February · ~5 months
HOSA Scholarship Program
HOSA – Future Health Professionals
Scholarships for HOSA student members pursuing health and medical careers, offered by the national program and many state chapters for students studying a health-related field.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in February · ~5 months
Johns Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences (JHIBS)
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
A biomedical research internship inspiring underrepresented students toward careers in neurological and behavioral sciences, with an in-person Baltimore track and a national virtual track.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 11–12
Baltimore, MD (in-person) / Virtual (national)Research
Paid
Due in February · ~5 months
Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
An eight-week, full-time biomedical or computational lab research internship where high school students complete a self-directed project under a mentor and receive a stipend.
Who can apply: New York / New Jersey / Connecticut (local only) · grade 11
New York, NYResearch
Paid
Due in February · ~5 months
MIT Minority Introduction to Engineering and Sciences (MITES)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Five rigorous math, science, and humanities courses paired with lab tours, social events, and college admissions counseling, firsthand insight into the value of STEM degrees and careers.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 11
Cambridge, MASummer programs
Free
Due in February · ~5 months
Partners for the Future
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
A mentored, original biomedical research experience for Long Island high school seniors at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, concluding with oral research presentations. Admission is need-blind.
Who can apply: New York (local only) · grade 12
Cold Spring Harbor, NYResearch
Paid
Due in February · ~5 months
Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) Internship/Practicum
Boston University, Summer Term
A six-week summer program where rising seniors conduct university laboratory research with BU faculty mentors (Internship track) or structured group research in computational neurobiology or data science (Practicum), ending in a poster symposium.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 11
Boston, MAResearch
Costs money
Due in February · ~5 months
Simons Summer Research Program
Stony Brook University
A summer program where academically talented high school students join active science, math, or engineering research teams under faculty mentors and present at a closing poster symposium, receiving a stipend award.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 11
Stony Brook, NYResearch
Paid
Due in February · ~5 months
Student Career Opportunity Outreach Program (SCOOP)
Boston Children's Hospital
A six-week summer internship for high school students interested in pediatric nursing and the health professions, embedding interns in clinical units alongside nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 10–12
Boston, MAClinical shadowing
Free
Due in February · ~5 months
Ted R. Lilley CURE Program
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
An eight-week paid summer research internship at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute for Oregon high school students from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Interns work in a faculty lab and attend seminars.
Who can apply: Oregon · grades 10–12
Portland, ORResearch
Paid
Due in February · ~5 months
UW Nurse Camp
University of Washington School of Nursing
A free week-long day camp broadening access to nursing for diverse Washington high school students, with nurse shadowing, CPR/clinical training, simulation labs, and mentorship from nursing students.
Who can apply: Washington · grades 10–11
Seattle, WASummer programs
Free
Due March 1 · ~5 months
MGH Youth Neurology Education and Research Program
Massachusetts General Hospital
Hands-on experience and mentorship in neurology and neuroscience, with a deep dive into medical research and clinical practice, ideal for students considering a career in neurology.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12
Boston, MAResearch
Paid
Due March 1 · ~5 months
SEED/STEM Summer Program
Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
An eight-week summer program pairing high school students with research faculty to contribute to biomedical/STEM research and prepare a poster, with need-based stipends to remove financial barriers.
Who can apply: Indiana · grades 10–12
Indianapolis, INResearch
Paid
Due March 1 · ~5 months
Tufts STEM+M CONNECT
Tufts University School of Medicine
A one-month paid summer program for first-generation and low-income Boston-area students combining a two-week residential Pre-College experience (Mini-Med School or Lab Science Investigations) with multi-tiered mentoring.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 10–11
Boston & Medford, MASummer programs
Paid
Due March 1 · ~5 months
UMass Chan High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP)
UMass Chan Medical School
A high school health careers program for Massachusetts students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grades 10–11
MassachusettsSummer programs
Free
Due in March · ~6 months
Harvard Medical School MEDscience Program
Harvard Medical School
Simulated medical emergencies for an immersive learning experience, from summer to semester programs, teaching valuable skills such as suturing, IV placement, and intubation.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grades 9–12
MassachusettsCourses
Costs money
Due in March · ~6 months
NBNA Scholarship Program
National Black Nurses Association
Scholarships for Black nursing students at every level from LPN and associate degree through doctorate. Awards start at $1,000 and the association has given out more than $250,000 in a single year.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · college
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in March · ~6 months
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)
Stanford University School of Medicine, Office of Diversity in Medical Education
A tuition-free, five-week residential summer enrichment program in science and medicine where low-income, underrepresented high school juniors are mentored by medical professionals, faculty, and college students.
Who can apply: California (local only) · grade 11
Stanford, CA (residential)Summer programs
Free
Due in March · ~6 months
Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
An eight-week paid summer internship in Seattle. Interns spend two weeks learning lab techniques and safety, then six weeks working in a Fred Hutch faculty member's research lab.
Who can apply: Washington (local only) · grades 11–12
Seattle, WAResearch
Paid
Due in March · ~6 months
Summer Youth Jobs Program
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
A six-week paid summer internship for under-resourced Boston Public School students, placing interns in hospital departments to build real-world skills, with weekly group meetings and department tours.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 9–12
Boston, MASummer programs
Paid
Due in April · ~7 months
Boston University Upward Bound Math Science
Boston University
A semester and summer program preparing first-generation, low-income students for STEM careers through hands-on work in research labs; a small stipend is available.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 9–12
Boston, MAResearch
Paid
Due in April · ~7 months
Cooke Young Scholars Program
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
A selective five-year, pre-college scholarship and advising program for high-achieving 7th-graders with financial need, funding academic and extracurricular opportunities through high school.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S.
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in April · ~7 months
Garcia Summer Research Program
Garcia Center, Stony Brook University
An intensive seven-week summer program combining formal instruction with independent, mentored research in polymer and materials science; students design original projects and may continue year-round.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 11–12
Stony Brook, NYResearch
Costs money
Due in April · ~7 months
Mass General Brigham Youth Program
Mass General Brigham
A multi-year program for students from Boston, Revere, and Chelsea offering paid academic-year and summer internships across MGB hospitals, plus mentorship, college/career advising, and alumni support through college.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 10–12
Boston, MA (also Revere & Chelsea)Mentorship
Paid
Due in April · ~7 months
Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy (SPEA)
University of Michigan Medical School, Office for Health Equity & Inclusion
A free hybrid academic-enrichment academy for motivated 10th and 11th graders interested in health careers, SAT prep, professional development and writing workshops, exposure to Michigan Medicine, and mentorship.
Who can apply: Michigan (local only) · grades 10–11
Ann Arbor, MI (in-person Fridays) + virtualCourses
Free
Due in April · ~7 months
One Family Scholars Program
One Family, Inc.
Scholarships plus academic and career coaching for low-income single parents pursuing a first associate or bachelor's degree at a Massachusetts college.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · college
MassachusettsScholarships
Scholarship
Due in April · ~7 months
RISE for Youth Program
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science
A four-week summer program with hands-on classroom experiences and exploratory activities showcasing healthcare careers and building leadership skills.
Who can apply: Minnesota (local only) · grades 11–12
Rochester, MNSummer programs
Paid
Due in April · ~7 months
Turner-UCLA Allied Health Internship
UCLA Health
A one-week summer internship introducing high school students and recent graduates to entry-level allied health professions through shadowing in clinical, administrative, and entry-level roles such as radiology and respiratory therapy.
Who can apply: California (local only) · grade 12
Los Angeles, CAClinical shadowing
Free
Due May 1 · ~7 months
MASSGrant & MASSGrant Plus
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
A need-based grant for low-income Massachusetts residents enrolled full-time as undergraduates at a MA college; the companion MASSGrant Plus expands aid to families earning up to $100,000.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12 · college
MassachusettsScholarships
Scholarship
Due in May · ~8 months
HCC Summer Internship Program
Health Career Connection
A 10-week full-time paid summer internship placing undergraduates and recent graduates at hospitals, health departments, community clinics, and health plans across 13 regions of the country. Interns also get career workshops, mentorship, and health professions school prep.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalMentorship
Paid
Due June 1 · ~8 months
Massachusetts Nurses Foundation Scholarships
Massachusetts Nurses Foundation
Scholarships for MA residents in accredited in-state nursing programs; the Kate Maker Memorial Scholarship awards $2,500 to an associate- or bachelor's-level nursing student.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · college
MassachusettsScholarships
Scholarship
Due in July · ~10 months
Summer Pathways in Science and Engineering
Boston University, LERNet
A short residential summer program for young women from greater Boston high schools to explore STEM careers through lab visits, hands-on activities, a biotech/pharma company visit, a career panel, and college-admissions guidance.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 11–12
Boston, MASummer programs
Costs money
Due in July · ~10 months
The Gates Scholarship
Gates Scholarship (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
A highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households, covering the full cost of attendance not met by other aid at a four-year U.S. college.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due August 1 · ~10 months
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
A need-based scholarship for high school seniors who have faced and overcome significant adversity and have critical financial need, with the determination to pursue a college degree.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in August · ~11 months
Bridge to Calculus Summer Program
Northeastern University, College of Science
A free, paid summer math-and-STEM program for Boston Public Schools students who may lack access to AP math, offering precalculus/AP Calculus prep plus a STEM enrichment elective (biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, or AI).
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 11–12
Boston, MASummer programs
Paid
Due in August · ~11 months
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
An achievement-based scholarship recognizing high school seniors for leadership, academics, and service, one of the largest corporate scholarship programs in the U.S.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in August · ~11 months
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Elks National Foundation
Need- and merit-based four-year scholarships for graduating high school seniors, judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. No Elks affiliation required.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in August · ~11 months
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
A last-dollar undergraduate scholarship for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who want to attend top four-year colleges, paired with advising and transition support.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grade 12
NationalScholarships
Scholarship
Due in August · ~11 months
Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship Program
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
A scholarship for MA residents pursuing degrees in high-need fields, including Health Professions and STEM, at a Massachusetts college, worth up to $10,000 per year.
Who can apply: Massachusetts · grade 12 · college
MassachusettsScholarships
Scholarship
Due September 2 · ~11 months
Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program (HPREP) at Harvard
Harvard Medical School
Ten sessions from October through November exposing students to the components of healthcare and topics in global health, a low-commitment introduction during the school year.
Who can apply: Massachusetts (local only) · grades 9–12
Boston, MACourses
Free

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Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation
Lumiere Education
A 10-week program offering low-income students research opportunities with post-doctoral–level scientists.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 10–12
Research
Free

Not accepting applications

These ran before and are not taking anyone right now. Kept here because they usually come back.

Not running right now
ACS Project SEED
American Chemical Society
A paid summer research fellowship for high school students from low-income households, placing them in academic and industry chemistry labs across the country for 8 to 10 weeks with a $4,000 award.
Who can apply: Anywhere in the U.S. · grades 10–12
NationalResearch
Paid
Not running right now
Career Immersion Program (Minnesota)
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
A five-day residential program in Rochester where Minnesota high school students explore allied health careers like sonography, respiratory therapy, and phlebotomy through hands-on sessions in college classrooms and labs.
Who can apply: Minnesota · grades 10–11
Rochester, MNSummer programs
Free
Not running right now
Summer Nurse Camp
Seattle Children's Hospital
A free five-day camp where Puget Sound high school students shadow pediatric nurses in clinical observation sessions and practice nursing skills on models in hands-on labs.
Who can apply: Washington (local only) · grades 10–12
Seattle, WAClinical shadowing
Free
Not running right now
Young Scientist Program Summer Focus
Washington University in St. Louis
An eight-week funded summer research internship in biomedical labs at Washington University for St. Louis area students who have finished 11th grade. Scholars also take courses in scientific writing and college prep.
Who can apply: Missouri / Illinois (local only) · grades 11–12
St. Louis, MOResearch
Paid

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