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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
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Application Process

Application Deadlines

Hiring PeriodApplication OpensApplication Closes
FallAugust 1September 30
SpringDecember 1February 13
SummerJanuary 5April 15

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!)

 

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