Become a KEXP Intern and gain professional radio or DJ experience!
Pay rate: $22/hour
Term: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Friday, November 6, 2026
Hours: 450 total or 18 hours per week
Location: KEXP’s headquarters at 472 1^st Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
More info – KEXP’s Internship Program webpage and APPLY HERE.

Pedalheads, a learn-to-ride bicycle day camp for ages 2-12, is currently hiring Bike Instructors to help run their 2025 spring break and summer programs. Gain skills in relationship-building, teaching, and leadership; and hours are also available as a service-learning option. Check out the Pedalheads website and then APPLY HERE FOR SPRING BREAK PROGRAM and/or APPLY HERE FOR SUMMER JOB.

Learn to code at Computing for All! Join the Full Stack Web Development Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
– Tuesday & Thursday afternoons; daily classes in summer
– Live, online, instructor-led classes
– Free for qualified students, or join an earn-to-learn program
– 5 courses offered per year, 6 courses required to complete
APPLY HERE by March 24.
Email leslie@computingforall.org with questions!

Want to earn your service hours supporting our neighborhood? The Highland Park Improvement Club is a non-profit located just down the road from the school on the corner of Holden & 12th. They are a community-owned hub in West Seattle for over 100 years, and as they continue our “Rebuild Project” and restart our full neighborhood programming, they are seeking Chief Sealth students to earn their service hours with them. Interested?
Send an email to Amy Durgin at amy.durgin@hpic1919.org from your personal email!

YMCA in West Seattle is seeking high school students to apply for their two youth board slots.
Our Youth Board Members attend the local YMCA Board Meetings, learn
about the Y’s programs and bring your youth voice to the work. Earn 20+ service hours, receive a letter of recommendation, and gain valuable experience serving on a non-profit board!
APPLY HERE by March 1st.

If you are Junior who has plans to attend college in the U.S. in the Fall of 2027, demonstrate financial need, are involved in school and community activities, and display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, The Horatio Alger Scholarship is for you!
Award amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000.
APPLY HERE – Deadline: March 1, 2026

Ready to join the SPS Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program while a senior in high school to jumpstart your career in construction and the trades? Next year, it will be offered at Ingraham High School periods 1/2/3, Interagency Academy in Columbia City periods 4/5/6, and Interagency Academy in Columbia City periods 1/2/3 if the number of applicants is sufficient to add an additional cohort.
Questions? Email Jay Connolly at jcconnolly@seattleschools.org
APPLY HERE asap – Chief Sealth’s reserved spots will fill up fast.

The Seattle Skills Center provides half-day advanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in Automotive, Health Care, Design, Engineering, Construction, and more.  Students who complete a year of Skills Center courses earn 3 CTE credits including credit equivalency in Math, Science, English, and Physical Education.
See the CTE/Skills Center Course Description Page for more info.
APPLY HERE – some classes fill fast!

Are you 16 -24 years old and want a part time job working in the sports stadiums serving food, drinks and helping customers?
Apply for JUMA jobs now as they are hiring 25-30 students for their next cohort, and it will fill up Fast!
Interested? Fill out this Interest form!

Upward Bound, a federally funded program that prepares first generation and/or low-income students to enter and complete college is open now!

• Students must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States or be in the United States for other than a temporary purpose.
• 9th or 10th grader 
• Low income and/or first generation

Questions – Email ub@uw.edu
Apply for Upward Bound! Deadline February 15th

Get hired as a summer Pacific Science Center Camp Aide!  It is a part-time job at 5 different locations across Seattle. The Camp Aide will ensure smooth camp programming by providing support to classroom educators and camp location site leads as directed.
Apply to be a Science Center Camp Aide!

Join Girls who Code this summer!
Gain computer science and problem solving skills and explore how to combine interests and passions in potential tech careers!
-6-7 weeks to complete course projects at your own pace.
-9th-12th girls and non-binary students, including rising 9th grade students
Apply for Girls Who Code!

Voices in Science at Burke Museum!!
– Are you in grades 9–12?
– Want to deep dive into the study of fish, their anatomy, and more?
– Ready to attend six Wednesdays 4–6 p.m. in January, February, and March at the Burke Fish Collection at UW Fisheries Building (Weds.) and Burke Museum (Thurs.), University of Washington campus
It’s Free too and lots of Snacks!
Apply for Voices in Science!

Teens in Public Service hires students 15-19 years old who have a passion for service in paid summer internships.

1. Check the Eligibility Requirements
2. Obtain two letters of recommendation
3. Apply by March 2nd at midnight.

Learn more here – Teens in Public Service website’s FAQS, join an info session, or email apply@teensinpublicservice.org
Apply for Teens in Public Service!

The Seattle Children’s Hospital Science Education Department is once again hosting a paid, transformative 4-week experience for students currently in grades 10 and 11 who want to learn more about biology laboratory research.
Sound interesting?
Apply to Seattle Children’s for biology laboratory research! Deadline March 8th

World Relief Western Washington is an organization focused on creating pathways for refugees and immigrants to reconnect with their personal joys and goals for the future. The Equity & Sustainability Internship offers paid opportunities for high school students passionate about sustainable community development. 
Fill out this Interest Form and apply by February 1st.

UW Academy is an early university admission opportunity for 10th grade students in Washington State. Up to forty academically advanced and highly motivated students are admitted early into the university. Students find a community of like-minded peers and experienced staff. Review the application guide for more details.
Applications for the UW Academy Fall 2026 are due by February 17, 2026.

Beacon Food Forest seeks teen volunteers for Young People’s Garden. Are you 14-19 years old and curious about gardening, protecting the earth, growing food, design, construction, or mentoring younger kids? Volunteer sessions run typically from 10am-12pm on some Saturdays.
Contact eleanor@foodforest.ngo if you want to join!

Join UW STEMsub Upward Bound!
Are you…

• a 10th grader?
• looking for a high-quality college prep program?
• interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) or the Medical/Health Care field?
• a first generation student in your family to earn a 4-year college degree and/or come from a low-income family?
• a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident not already participating in another Upward Bound or TRIO Talent Search Program?

Questions – See Helen/Jonathan in 252A on Thursdays.
Apply for UW STEMsub Upward Bound!

Earn up to 30 service hours by gaining leadership skills, connecting with the community, and taking cooking and gardening classes in Interim CDA’s Fall Program, WILD (Wilderness Inner-City Leadership).
Are you between the ages of 14-18?
Are you interested in environmental justice and leadership?
Questions? Email nhong@interimcda.org for more information.
Apply for WILD!

Become a Junior Naturalists!
Are you 15-18 years old and enthusiastic about working with kids, playing outside, and gaining leadership skills?
Junior Naturalists assist a small group of campers in games and activities with the guidance of their Naturalist.
Apply for Junior Naturalist for Summer of 2026!

Stanford Women in Medicine’s Sisters Mentorship Program is accepting applications now!
Are you a women-identifying high school student in the United States interested in a career in health or medicine? This program connects students from diverse and low-income backgrounds with Stanford undergraduates pursuing pre-medicine or other health-related careers.
Apply for Stanford Women in Medicine’s Sisters Mentorship Program!

Interested in politics?
Become a Washington State Senate and House Page Program!
Every legislative session, students between the ages of 14 years and 16, can serve as Pages.
Apply for Washington State Legislature!

Join Thriving Elements and be matched with a STEM professional who will help prepare you for college and a professional career in STEM. Learn at quarterly leadership events where mentors and mentees from all locations get together to participate teambuilding activities.
Apply for thriving elements mentor program by March 1, 2026, or email mentoring@thrivingelements.org with questions. 

Want to attend free hands-on workshops to learn medical skills, explore health sciences and interact with doctors?
UW’s Doctor for a Day program is amazing. calendar of workshops to choose from. Sign up for their mailing list.

2026 Pathways to Our Future (PTOF) cohort is an after-school program is designed to help Chinese and Southeast Asian immigrant high school students, such as Vietnamese, Filipino, Khmer, Lao, Burmese, Mien, and Hmong youth, build career readiness skills, explore career pathways, and gain hands-on work experience.
Earn a $900 stipend and up to 100+ community service-learning hours by completing the program.
Apply for Pathways to our Future ASAP.

Seattle Parks & Recreation Mentorship program will be held at various community centers throughout Seattle on Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

13-19 years old, $300 stipend upon completion, need SSN.

Apply for Seattle Parks & Recreation Mentorship program – it will fill up fast!

Love sports? Want a part-time job as umpire?
Fill out this form to start the process of working as an umpire! to start the process of working as an umpire!
UNW has grown tremendously, now assigns umpires to over 8000 baseball and softball games of various levels of play. Their clients span from Little League to Pony and Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth to junior college baseball to high school baseball to adult and several select team leagues.

One of the BEST scholarships is OPEN!
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS) is an incredible opportunity for Washington seniors — providing support that goes beyond just tuition! The scholarship provides up to $22,500 in financial aid, mentorship, and career resources to students pursuing high-demand careers in STEM and health care in Washington state.  
Apply HERE by February 26th!

Sea Mar offers TWO scholarships!
1. Farmworker High School & College Scholarship acknowledges the barriers children of farm working families face in their pursuit of a college degree.
Award amount: $1,000 – APPLY HERE

2. Latino/a Educational Achievement Project Scholarship
This scholarship is for Latino/a students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, perseverance, are go-getters, and have the strong potential to be contributors to their community.
Award amount: $2,500- APPLY HERE

Cascade Warbirds is offering scholarships for Private Pilot Ground School with Introductory Flights to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow. The scholarship program, for students ages 16 – 21 years old, is valued at $1350 and offers an additional $2,500 Continuing Aviation Education Grant to one scholarship recipient who intends to earn their FAA private pilot certificate within the following year. 
Questions? Kerry Edwards, 425-743-7733, cwbpr@frontier.com
APPLY HERE – Deadline February 28

Want to work in the Maritime Industry on boats, freighters, ferries, or at the port? The YMTA is giving away $26,000 in scholarships to students like you!
Learn more here and APPLY HERE by March 30th!

Looking for Scholarships?
Nita Han, our UW Dream Project intern, has compiled a useful list of open scholarships.
Check it out the list of scholarships! And go to 252A on Thursdays or Fridays to get help from Nita to apply! Thanks Nita!

What’s a GAP Year?
It’s a chance to engage in experiential learning opportunities and travel after graduating but before attending college or taking your next steps.
Seattle is hosting a Gap Year Fair with tons of different programs to choose from on February 5th!
More INFO here and REGISTER HERE.

The Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation (WUCF) invites you to apply for a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for four years to be used for tuition and fees) to be awarded in April 2026. 
Deadline is February 10
Application details Application details for WUCF $10,000 scholarship

Seattle Promise offers free tuition at any of the Seattle Colleges for up to two years, 90 college credits, or a student’s first degree. The application deadline is February 13.
Questions?
Contact Kelly Gonzalez at kelly.gonzalez@seattlecolleges.edu, call/text her at 206-739-8530, visit her in 252A on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays, or book a Seattle Promise appt.

Year Up United is a one-year-long skills-first job training and internship opportunity for students 18 to 29 years old. It includes:

• Work-Based Experience: 5-6 months in an internship in the student’s career pathway, with dozens of partners in the Puget Sound area such as Microsoft, King County, and Alaska Airlines.
• Learning & Development: 5-6 months of coursework, programming, coaching, and training in the students chosen career pathway.

Earn worksite credit for your job!

Go see Ms. Filley Bentler and Ms. Meyer in 252B to fill out the forms to get started.

. 25 credit for 90 hours
.50 credit for 180 hours, etc.

Questions? Email lifilleybent@seattleschools.org in 252B