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ASPIRE Internship Program
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The ASPIRE program at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is an intensive, unpaid summer internship that provides high school students with hands-on STEM experience. Interns are paired with APL staff mentors to work on technical projects in a professional environment.
Program details
- Deadline
- Feb 15, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 23, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 11–12
- Program type
- Internship
- Duration
- Summer session (June–August), with an optional extension through the academic year. Minimum 190 hours required during the summer session.
- Attendance
- Commuter
Eligibility
Participants must be high school juniors or seniors, U.S. citizens, and at least 15 years old by June 1. They must reside in specific Maryland/Virginia counties or D.C. A minimum 2.8 GPA is required. Students must have reliable transportation to APL in Laurel, MD. Green card holders are not eligible.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Free
- Financial aid
- Program is free
- Stipend
- Not specified
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