High School Opportunities

Building Skills for Your Future

Opportunities for New Mexico High School Seniors to Explore Careers in STEM, Business, and More

Who should apply? 

• High School juniors are interns at LANL who work the summer before their senior year. You will want to apply during the spring semester of your junior year. 
• High School seniors can work during their senior year. 
• If you are interested in an internship the summer after you graduate, you will want to apply for an Undergraduate (UGS) internship. 

How long is a high school internship?

• Interns are part-time during the school year, typically 10-20 hours a week
• Interns can be full-time during the summer, up to 40 hours a week
• Summer internships are typically 10 weeks

Application Process

Application Deadlines

See our High School Project Description Book for current internship opportunities

Eligibility Requirements:

• Senior status at the time of internships
• 16 years of age
• 2.75 GPA
• Attend a NM High School
• Pass a new employment drug test

Required Materials: 

• Current Transcript
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Letter of Recommendation (optional)

Complete the HS Internship Application

• High School Internship Application: Fall 2025
• (make sure you have all required materials before you submit the application!)