Student Opportunities

Learn about programs, events, internships, scholarships, and much more for students your age. Find out how to get opportunities posted on the student opportunities page.

All Schools


Register for Spring Creative Writing Workshops at Uptown Stories

Event: March through May 2025
Contact:
 Dorkys Ramos | dorkys@uptownstories.org | 929-277-8679
Come write the world with Uptown Stories this Spring! No matter which class you choose, you’ll become a better writer and communicator. Uptown Stories is a safe space, where your voice will be heard, and you’ll be surrounded by supportive teachers and peers. This spring, Uptown Stories is offering the following workshops: Poetry OutsideAdvanced FictionChoose Your Own Adventure, and Snobby Poetry. All workshops are Pay-What-You-Can for every family –‍ no exceptions, no proof of income needed. Uptown Stories is located at 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY 10040. Register today on the Uptown Stories Website

STEM is Us: Empowering Young Minds, Shaping Future Innovators 

Deadline: May 3, 2025
Event:
 May through August 2025 
Contact: Betty Li / Elizabeth Segal | stemisus1@gmail.com
Join our spring/summer cohort from May 24th to August 10th, 2025! Our youth-led organization offers FREE workshops in block-based coding, Python programming, advanced math, and biology fundamentals for grades 2-9. Led by passionate high school and university students, our remote classes run on Saturdays or Sundays. With 500+ global participants and 6,000+ social media followers, we're making STEM education accessible and exciting. Don't miss this opportunity to explore, learn, and grow with us! Register here.

Pay-What-You-Can Summer Creative Writing Workshops at Uptown Stories

Event: July through August 2025
Contact:
 Dorkys Ramos | dorkys@uptownstories.org | 929-277-8679
Uptown Stories' summer is here, and we’ve got weeks of excitement, thrills, and storytelling adventures. The Nature of Poetry will have you exploring everything the parks of upper Manhattan have to offer. The Elements of Fiction and Creating Otherworlds are back and ready to guide you to new places of your own creation. If you've mastered the basics, you can keep upping your writing game in Advanced Fiction. If you prefer to draw your story, Anime: IKŌ! is the way to go! And we’re so excited for our new digital journalism class, Scoop, There It Is! Get ready for your best summer yet. All you need to do is decide: how many stories will your summer hold? All workshops are Pay-What-You-Can for every family — no exceptions, no proof of income needed. Uptown Stories is located at 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY 10040. Register today on the Uptown Stories Website

 

Elementary School


Elementary School Educators Can Apply Now for the Service in Schools Youth Service Summit!

Deadline: April 11, 2025
Event:
 May 23, 2025
Contact: ServiceinSchools@schools.nyc.gov
Would you like to learn how to make a difference in your community? Ask your teacher to apply for your class to participate in the Service in Schools Youth Service Summit! The Youth Service Summit will be an extraordinary day of service that will inspire, equip, and mobilize youth from schools across the city to become agents of change in communities near and far. Students in grades 3-5 from all over New York City come together with high school leaders in service for a day of service-learning. Students will complete service projects to impact local and global issues including animal welfare, housing and homelessness, the environment, and disability rights. Learn more more and ask your teacher to apply today today. 

 

Middle School


Apply to Middle School Arts Audition Boot Camp 2025  

Deadline: March 28, 2025
Event:
 Auditions April 5 and 6, 2025; Camp Dates - August 4, 2025 – August 15, 2025 (Monday – Friday), 8:30am – 1:00pm
Contact: MSArtsBootCamp@schools.nyc.gov
Middle School Arts Audition Boot Camp is a free, two-week summer arts program for New York City Public School students entering eighth grade in September 2025. This intensive program is an in-person camp to coach students auditioning for screened arts high school programs in the fall. The New York City Public Schools Arts Office administers this program in collaboration with a group of leading cultural organizations: Lincoln Center, Weill Institute of Music at Carnegie Hall, Harlem School for the Arts, NY Philharmonic, Studio in a School, and Juilliard. The goal of the program is to provide equity and access in preparation for screened New York City Public School arts high schools and arts programs for up to 350 currently Title I middle school students. Learn more and apply to MS Art Audition Boot Camp 2025.

 

Middle and High School


Stop by GuggTeens Tuesdays this Spring!

Deadline: RSVP for any session
Event:
 Tuesdays in March, April and May, 4:00 - 5:30pm
Contact: teenprograms@guggenheim.org
Stop by GuggTeens Tuesdays! Join to expand your art-making skills, meet other teen artists, or hang out with your friends! Located in the galleries, the program includes sketching, upcycling, and other creative projects, guided by educators and inspired by current exhibitions. Free, open to all young people (ages 13–19), and no prior experience is needed. Free museum admission, MetroCards, and materials will be provided. This is a drop-in program, but RSVP beforehand to save your spot for one or more sessions.

Take the NYC School Survey

Deadline: April 4, 2025  
Event: February 10 through April 4, 2025  
Contact: Surveys@schools.nyc.gov  
Every year, students in grades 6–12 are asked to participate in the NYC School Survey. The survey is designed to collect your feedback about each school's ability to support student success.  Student voice is used to generate positive changes at the school, district, and citywide level. Make sure your voice is heard. Visit NYCSchoolSurvey.org to learn more about the NYC School Survey.

Youth Climate Summit

Deadline: April 30, 2025
Event: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (Middle School) and Thursday, May 22, 2025 (High School), 10:00am - 4:00pm  
Contact: Kailyn Fox | kfox8@schools.nyc.gov  
Ask your teacher to register for the 2025 Youth Climate Summit! Students will enjoy a day outside on Governors Island, learn about environmental justice in NYC, network with organizations working on climate solutions, and meet other students who are passionate about sustainability. During the event, student teams will have the opportunity to share a climate action success story from their school. The Youth Leadership Council – a group of high school students from across NYC, co-lead the Summit, in collaboration with the Office of Energy & Sustainability. Middle schools will attend on May 21. High schools will attend on May 22. Learn more at on.nyc.gov/YouthClimateSummit

 

High School


Queering New York FREE Video Series Focused on Sites Connected to LGBTQ History

Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: info@nyclgbtsites.org
Learn LGBTQ history through sites in New York City by exploring “Queering New York.” This fun and informative free video series features 20 videos––each under seven minutes––that can be viewed on your computer or smart phone. Each video, focused on sites connected to a person, group, or event, includes such important sites as the James Baldwin Residence, Transy House, Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, Alice Austen & Gertrude Tate Residence, Lorraine Hansberry Residence, and Gay Activists Alliance Firehouse. The videos allow students to explore LGBTQ historic sites on topics related to classroom studies, including humanities and social studies. Teachers can access these FREE tools by visiting https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/educator-tools/.

Teen Art Hang at The Jewish Museum 

Event: April 1, April 29, May 13
Contact:
 teenprograms@thejm.org | 212-423-3254
Teens are invited to explore art and create as a community in this free after-school drop-in program (4:00 – 6:00pm) at the Jewish Museum. Through themed activities, teens engage with different mediums and materials to make works of art, exploring topics most relevant to them. This program is created and run by members of the Jewish Museum’s Teen Intern Program and overseen by Jewish Museum educators. The Jewish Museum is located on 92nd Street and 5th Ave. Come for any or all of the sessions, no registration is required. Check-in takes place in the Jewish Museum lobby.

Teen Intern Program at The Jewish Museum 

Deadline: April 4, 2025
Event:
 Ongoing
Contact: 
 teenprograms@thejm.org | 212-423-3254
In this year-long internship program, students entering grades 9 - 12 work with museum educators to facilitate programs for families and other audiences, assist with special projects, and explore art and culture through the museum’s collections. After participating in a training program in the spring of 2025, interns will begin working at the museum during the 2025-26 school year. Interns will receive a stipend for their participation. All applicants must submit an application form and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, guidance counselor, supervisor, or camp counselor. The Jewish Museum is located at 1109 5th Avenue, NY NY. 

High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum 

Deadline: April 4, 2025
Event:
  April 15, 16, 17, 18, 2025; 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Contact: 
Jamie Auriemma | jauriemma@thejm.org | 212-423-3254
In this free vacation week program, students in grades 9 – 12 work with a teaching artist to explore video as an artistic medium. Students will use video as a form of personal expression and will work in small groups to create films. The class will explore how to use video in creative ways, from pre-production to developing camera techniques and, finally, editing. No prior experience necessary—beginners are welcome! Classes will take place in person April 15, 16, 17, 18; 12:00pm – 5:00pm. The Jewish Museum is located at 1109 5th Avenue, NY NY. To register, please complete this form.

Powers of a Great Resume: Virtual Workshop

Event: Thursday, April 24th, 2025, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Contact: 
Danny Clase | stemnights@nysci.org
This virtual workshop will cover how to structure a powerful resume that will showcase your unique career experiences. To register click here!

Literacy Unbound Summer Institute

Deadline: Applications due April 28
Event:
 July 7-11, 2025
Contact: 
Adele Bruni Ashley | literacyunbound@tc.edu
The 2025 Literacy Unbound Summer Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University offers high school students a unique opportunity to engage deeply with literature and the arts. Focusing on Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun, participants will explore themes of humanity and connection in a changing world through reading, writing, performance, and multimedia storytelling. Over one immersive week, students will collaborate as peers with professional artists and educators to create and debut an original performance at Teachers College. There is no fee to apply. Students accepted into the program will be required to pay a $100 registration fee by May 12, 2025. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to cover this fee. To learn more about the institute and apply, visit this link

GuggTeens Fest at the Guggenheim Museum

Event: Friday, May 2, 2025 4:00 - 7:00pm
Contact: 
teenprograms@guggenheim.org
Join us at the Guggenheim Museum for GuggTeens Fest! This event is free, plus MetroCards and snacks will be provided! Experience our new exhibitions through teen-led art activations and performances, plus the launch of our new free membership for teens! Be sure to RSVP here to enter a giveaway to win art supplies, exhibition catalogues, gift cards, and other prizes. Come solo or bring your friends!

Become a NYC Lifeguard

Event: May 24, 2025 – Early September 2025 
Contact: Sign up today at nyc.gov/parks/lifeguards
Earn your whistle! Become an NYC lifeguard. Help keep New York City’s beaches and pools safe and develop skills that will last a lifetime. As a lifeguard, you’ll have the chance to develop job skills, become part of a team, earn NYC Lifeguard certification and learn CPR, first-aid, and rescue techniques, and practice your swimming. Lifeguards work five to six days each week, and first-year lifeguards earn a minimum of $16 an hour, for a weekly salary of about $800. Must be 16 years of age or older.

Internship with Justin Brannan's Comptroller Campaign 

Deadline: Ongoing 
Contact:  Ronen Schatsky | ronen@justinbrannan.com
Justin Brannan’s campaign for New York City Comptroller is accepting applications for talented and motivated interns. This high-stakes, high-profile race will be contested in every neighborhood of NYC. Interns on this campaign will have a unique opportunity to work with seasoned political operatives, gaining the skills to make their mark on local politics - and beyond. Previous campaign experience is not required; what is required is a serious work ethic, willingness to learn, and a passion for our city. As an intern you would work 5-10 hours a week on the front lines of voter contact. This opportunity is starting as soon as possible and will last until the June 24, 2025 primary election. Learn more and apply here.

Cooper Hewitt Design Career Fair

Registration Deadline: April 1, 2025
Event:
  April 1, 2025 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Contact: 
Nadya Kim | kimtn@si.edu
High school students, thinking about a career in design and wondering where to start? Join us for the Cooper Hewitt Design Career Fair! This annual event welcomes 9th -12th grade students to speak with National Design Award winners, guest designers, and colleges on the many pathways toward design. Designers from every discipline including fashion, architecture, product design, graphic design, UX, and more will be available to discuss everything from mentorship and college to the future of the field. Creative careers are growing fast to meet the needs of our changing world. See how these jobs fit into different industries and make an impact! The event will be held from 4:00 - 6:00pm at Microsoft Garage, 300 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10012. Learn more and register here.

Apply to be a Campaign Fellow: Mark Levine for Comptroller

Deadline: Ongoing 
Contact:  Annabel Lassally | annabel@votemarklevine.comThe Mark Levine for Comptroller campaign is hiring Campaign Fellows to support our petitioning efforts, followed by our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign ahead of the June 24, 2025 primary. The Campaign Fellows will work with the Field Director and Field Organizers in implementing the campaign’s GOTV plan and voter contact strategies, focusing on direct voter contact programs and event recruitment. Additionally, Campaign Fellows will work with the Communications Director to draft and disseminate messaging for campaign content. Mentorship is a key component of this fellowship. As a Campaign Fellow, you’ll receive direct guidance and professional development from experienced political organizers, strategists, and campaign leaders. Learn more and apply here.

Summer Apprenticeship Program with NYCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services

Deadline: March 28, 2025 (5:00pm)
Employment Dates:
  Monday, June 30 until Friday, August 22, 2025
Contact: 
Marc T. Mills | MMills@schools.nyc.gov and Samillah Feliciano | SFeliciano12@schools.nyc.gov
Summer Apprentice Workers (SAW) are high school employees who gain work experience in kitchens and cafeterias during the Summer Meals Program. SAW students obtain valuable transferable knowledge that can be utilized in the food service industry. To apply, please submit a reference letter on school letterhead from a teacher, guidance counselor, principal or assistant principal from your current high school to Marc T. Mills (MMills@schools.nyc.gov) and Samillah Feliciano (SFeliciano12@schools.nyc.gov) between the dates of Monday, March 10, 2025 until close of business (5:00pm) on Friday, March 28, 2025 to be eligible for an interview. Be sure to include your contact information, e-mail address, home address, phone number, age and grade. Selected candidates will be notified of interview by mail. Apprentice workers will earn $16.50 per hour and work from 7:30am - 1:30pm (with 30 minutes for lunch), Monday - Friday.

Hearst High School Media Internship  

Deadline: March 31, 2025
Event:
  July 14 through August 14, 2025
Contact: 
Rebekah Fisk | eduny@paleycenter.org  | 212-621-6663 
The Hearst High School Media Internship is a 120-hour paid summer internship for students entering grades 11 and 12 in September 2025. During this program, interns take a deep dive into media literacy and explore how the words, sounds, and images they encounter every day make an impression on them. In addition to studying the media landscape, interns find out what it means to be a media maker. Industry professionals, museum curators, journalists, documentarians, and podcast producers will be invited to speak to interns about their career paths. For the culminating project, interns will produce an original podcast series about their relationship with media. Above all, interns will gain skills in public speaking, interviewing, research, writing, and audio production that are crucial for college and career readiness. Learn more about The Hearst High School Media Internship on the Paley Center for Media website.