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


Girls and Science and Engineering Day: NASA Explore

Deadline: Ongoing
Event
: March 8, 2025
Contact
: Youth Leadership Team
Register now for the 11th annual Girls in Science and Engineering Day! This FREE annual festival celebrates girls and young people actively engaging in STEM. This year the event is part of NASA Explore Day which encourages youth and their families to explore and connect with NASA missions through Museum-related content and NASA-generated educational activities. Girls in Science and Engineering Day: NASA Explore! is designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. This event is FREE with advance registration and will take place from 11am–3pm. Teens and youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Register online.

Register for Spring Creative Writing Workshops at Uptown Stories

Event: March through May 2025
Contact:
 Dorkys Ramos | 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 Uptown Stories Website

Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest

Deadline: March 7, 2025 
Contact: Helene Amato | 718-595-6557 
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to announce the 39th annual Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest. Students in grades 2–12 in New York City and the East and West of Hudson Watersheds are invited to create original art and compose poetry that reflects an appreciation for our shared water resources. The five central themes of the contest, incorporating STEM and humanities disciplines, are: Water, a Precious Resource; NYC Drinking Water; NYC Wastewater Treatment; Harbor Water Quality and Healthy Marine Ecosystems; and Water Stewardship and Climate Change. To learn more and submit entries, visit DEP's website. For questions contact artandpoetry@dep.nyc.gov.

Elementary School


Free Winter Break Family Program | Franz Kafka Storytime and Artmaking

Event: February 19, 2025
Contact: Nicole Leist
Enjoy a drop-in afternoon at The Morgan Library & Museum inspired by the Franz Kafka exhibition, with art making, family tours, and readings of the picture book Kafka and the Doll written by Larissa Theule and illustrated by Rebecca Green. This program is recommended for families and children ages 4–8. This program will take place from 2–4pm and is FREE with museum admission; The Morgan is free to children 12 and under. The Winter Break Family Program is free to children (with adult admission) and requires no advance registration. Learn more online.

Middle and High School


Apply for DYCD's 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program 

Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025
Event:
 Summer 2025
Contact: SYEP@schools.nyc.gov
Youth ages 14–24 are invited to apply to participate in DYCD’s 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Applications for the general lottery will be accepted through February 28, 2025. SYEP connects NYC youth with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. Youth can explore different interests and career pathways, develop productive workplace habits, and engage in learning experiences that strengthen your social, civic, and leadership skills. Youth ages 14 and 15 can take part in project-based learning to learn how to make a difference in their community. Youth ages 16–24, will gain valuable work readiness skills through paid summer jobs. Speak with your school guidance counselor if you have questions and apply online!

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.

 

High School


SUMMER STEM @ The Cooper Union

Deadline: March 26, 2025
Event:
 July through August 2025
Contact: 
stem@cooper.edu
The Cooper Union is hosting in-person classes this summer on topics that include Design Thinking in Engineering, Embedded Systems, Design and Drawing for Engineering, and more. Priority is given to high school students with no design or engineering experience. There is a fee for classes, however, full fee waivers are available. Women and individuals who identify with groups historically excluded from STEM careers, including Black, Latino/a, LGBTQ+, and Neurodiverse people, are strongly encouraged to apply. All classes take place at 41 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10008. For more information, please visit The Cooper Union website.

STEM Night: Food For Thought

Deadline: February 20, 2025
Event:
February 21, 2025
Contact:
Danny Clase
Discover the fascinating science behind the food we eat at the New York Hall of Science’s Food Science STEM Night. Explore how chemistry, biology, and technology shape everything from flavors to sustainability through hands-on activities, interactive stations, and engaging demonstrations. Come taste, learn, and uncover the STEM secrets on your plate. This FREE event is for high school and college aged students. Register online to attend. Space is limited. This event is being held at the New York Hall Of Science at 4701 111th Street, Corona, NY, 11368.

Apply for the Service in Schools Leadership Institute during Spring Break!

Deadline: February 21, 2025
Event: April 14 through 18, May 8, and May 23, 2025
Contact: Service in Schools 
High school students interested in becoming leaders while also serving their community can apply now for the Service in Schools Leadership Institute! The Leadership Institute is an exciting opportunity, powered by Service in Schools, for NYC public high school students in grades 10–12 to build their leadership skills and learn about issues affecting their community over the course of a five-day in-person Institute during spring break, from Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18, 2025, and an in-person after-school session on Thursday, May 8. The Leadership Institute culminates in the planning and implementation of a day-long Youth Service Summit for elementary school students on Friday, May 23, 2025. Participants will earn valuable service hours for their efforts. Learn more and apply today.

Free Teen Workshop: Archive Detectives: Belle da Costa Greene 

Event: March 13, 2025
Contact: Nicole Leist
Youth ages 15–19 are invited to visit The Morgan Library & Museum to discover how to use primary sources to explore a subject and make surprising discoveries through the detective work of reading old letters and files, conducting archival research, using primary sources, and then apply archival skills to a project of their own. Participants are encouraged to bring a cell phone or digital camera for the workshop; iPads will be available for any participant without a camera. Learn more about Archive Detectives: Belle da Costa Greene online and register in advance to participate.

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/.


Youth Internships at Wave Hill

Deadline: February 28, 2025
Contact:
 Wave Hill Education Department
Apply now to participate in paid internships at Wave Hill public garden in the Bronx. Three separate internships are available for youth seeking hands on experience in ecological restoration, research methods, community engagement, and arts education. The Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship internship is a14-month experience offering the unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of ecological principles and science research methods. The Forest Project internship offers the opportunity to learn about ecological restoration and urban ecology through hands-on field experiences and dynamic, field-based coursework. The Art, Community, Education and Science internship is a year-long program that explores the connections between community engagement and science-informed, informal arts education. All programs begin in late June or early July. Visit the Wave Hill website for more information and application details.