Summer 2026 SPS Career Quest internship applications are now open! These 2-4 week classes offer students the chance to gain work experience or complete a career intensive while earning money (hourly pay, stipend check, and gift card).

Deadline to apply is March 20 with rolling applications until April for unfilled internships.  Apply for all below.

Open Studio Summer Intensive
A free, week-long program (August 7 – 14) to take a deeper dive into the design process including group work, individualized feedback and field trips!
Apply for Open Studio Summer Intensive by May 1.

Open Studio Internship
For 4 weeks (July 27-August 21), tour construction sites, attend team meetings and work in a professional architecture environment, and build your portfolio!
Apply for Open Studio Internship by June 1.

Join UW’s Radiology High School Immersion Program and discover medicine through exposure to radiology (medical imaging)!
When: The sessions run June 22-26, OR July 20-24, OR August 24-28.
Where: UW Medical Center – Montlake, 1959 Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195
Why: Learn about radiology, anatomy, imaging with radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI and nuclear imaging through hands-on experiences.
Questions? arinw@uw.edu
Apply for UW’s Radiology High School Immersion Program by April 19.

Seattle Children’s Scrubs & ‘Scopes Camp (August 10-14): Explore health careers by job shadowing medical assistants, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and technicians/technologists in Pharmacy, Radiology, Surgery, Sterile Processing and Anesthesia. 
Questions? sscamp@seattlechildrens.org

Seattle Children’s Nurse Camp (July 13 – 17): Gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing by shadowing nurses in a clinical environment and observing as they provide patient care and interact with patients and families. 
Questions? nursecamp@seattlechildrens.org 

Seattle Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health Camp (July 27-31): Explore careers within the mental & behavioral health field by observing professionals and gain insight into various roles within pediatric mental health.
Questions? MBHCamp@seattlechildrens.org

Juniors! UW’s UDOC is a free 6-week hybrid (3 weeks virtual & 3 weeks in-person) FREE summer residential program held on the University of Washington campus. The program exposes students to an array of health professions and serves approximately 30 students per summer. Do you have an interest in the health professions?
Apply for UW’s UDOC Summer Program by March 20th.

During Brain Awareness Week 2026, UW is hosting an open house at the University of Washington on April 7.
Experience:

• A “reverse science fair” where students interact with and evaluate research projects
• Short introductory neuroscience talks
• Hands-on activities and demonstrations
• Information booths from UW centers and outreach organizations

Register here to attend Neuroscience Community Outreach Group!

Join Youth in Focus this summer for a variety of fun, creative camps. Whether you’re into digital or darkroom, we have something for you!
Each camp has a different focus from Darkroom, Animal & Nature, Stree Photography, Fashion, Photojournalism, and much more!
Apply for Youth in Focus asap!

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 for Pedalheads Spring Break Program and/or Apply for Pedalheads summer job.

Love Dinosaurs and Fossils?
Register for the Spring 2026 High School Voices in Science Burke-ology | Paleobotany program! This program runs April 23 – June 4th and is open to all students, explores animal and plant fossils, and it is free!
Register for Voices in Science Burke-ology Paleobotany program by March 20th! 

Join the 2026 Woodland Park Zoo’s Teen Ambassador Volunteer Program!
Are you a high school student passionate about wildlife, conservation, and making an impact? Become a part of a vibrant community of conservation leaders while earning your service hours!
Apply for the Woodland Park Zoo Teen Ambassador Program – due March 27th

As a Youth Ocean Advocate volunteer, you will:

• Learn about the marine environment, conservation and advocacy techniques.
• Teach the public about the marine environment and its inhabitants
• Participate in conservation projects like beach cleanups, tree plantings and community science.

Youth Ocean Advocate Interest Form
Applications due in April.

Juniors! QuestBridge scholarship is a nationally recognized nonprofit that helps outstanding students from low-income backgrounds dream big and realize that a top college is possible. Start your path to college with QuestBridge!
Apply for QuestBridge by March 24

Do you enjoy being outdoors and supporting your community? Join WILD (Wilderness Inner-City Leadership)’s summer program and earn $600 too!
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!

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 for Computing for All 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!

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 for Seattle Skills Center – some classes fill fast!

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 March 11th

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!

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 asap.

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!

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!

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

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!

The PTSA Student Leadership group meets every Thursday in Career Center 252B and promotes different scholarships:
Juniors – Bright Horizons Scholarship $1000, Apply for Juniors – Bright Horizons Scholarship, due March 15

Sophomores – Minecraft Scholarship $2000, Apply for Sophomores – Minecraft Scholarship, due May 31

Freshman – Superpower Scholarship
$2,500, Apply for Freshman – Superpower Scholarship, due March 31

For all Grades! $10,000 Greeting Card Scholarship – For Best Original ArtworkSubmit your original artwork for a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship and have your design featured by the leading publisher of premium quality cards in the United States since 1929! Start designing your greeting card today for this incredible opportunity. The winning entry will be turned into a genuine greeting card by The Gallery Collection.
Apply for Artwork Greeting Card Scholarship by March 8

Education First‘s Seattle scholarships are $10,000 and every recipient is provided access to a professional college coach.

Students must be a senior and selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview before we make a final decision. We are not necessarily looking for the “straight A” student, but rather one who can overcome obstacles and be successful in college.
Apply for Education First scholarship due March 13th

The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship supports graduating seniors with strong community impact and leadership.
Apply for David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship by March 15th

WA CPA Foundation Scholarships

• $2,000 for current high school seniors
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Planning on majoring in Accounting or considering a related field (Business, Econ, Finance, MIS, etc.)
• Attending a Washington state college/university in Fall 2026

Apply for WA COA Foundation Scholarships – Deadline is April 14, 2026

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 to Sea Mar

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 to Sea Mar
Deadline April 15

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 for Youth Maritime Training Association by March 30!

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!

Seattle Promise next steps are to complete your FAFSA or WASFA by April 30.
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.

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