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ASPIRE

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The ASPIRE program at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) enables high school juniors and seniors to experience STEM careers through an intensive, unpaid internship. Students are paired with APL staff mentors to complete hands-on technical projects and develop problem-solving and professional skills.

Program details

Deadline
Deadline unconfirmed
Grade level
Grades 11–12
Program type
Internship
Duration
30–40 hours per week (June 23 – August 21, at least 190 hours)
Attendance
Commuter

Eligibility

Must be a high school junior or senior during participation (at least 15 by June 1), U.S. citizen, minimum 2.8 GPA, no criminal record, reliable transportation to APL, and permanent resident of designated Maryland counties (Anne Arundel, Baltimore County/City, Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s), Virginia counties/cities (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax), or Washington, D.C.

Costs and support

Cost
Free
Financial aid
Program is free
Stipend
Unpaid
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