10 Internships for High School Students in New Hampshire
New Hampshire offers many internship opportunities for high school students who want to explore potential careers, build valuable skills, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Internships can be a great way to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience, giving you insights into specific industries and a chance to develop both professional and personal networks.
In addition to helping you build professional skills, internships can also add to your college applications. An internship can indicate interest in an academic field and soft skills like teamwork, communication, and time management.
In this list, we’ll highlight 10 internships designed for high school students in New Hampshire. These programs span a variety of fields, including healthcare, technology, environmental science, and government.
The AI Internship Program by Veritas AI is founded and run by Harvard graduate students. Through the 8-week internship, students have the opportunity to work with VC-backed startups on real-world AI/ML projects. Students work directly with mentors from Harvard, Wharton, Google, Microsoft, McKinsey & Company, and more.
This program is a great opportunity for students who have prior experience with AI/ML and are looking to gain real-world exposure to a career in the field. Students get a chance to network with industry professionals, work closely with company leadership, and receive a letter of completion from the company at the end of the internship. You can learn more about the program here and apply here.
Cost: $2,490
Application Deadline: December 15, 2024 for the upcoming winter cohort
Internship Date: The start date for the winter cohort is January 5, 2025
Eligibility: Open to high school students who have prior experience with AI/ML or have completed a Veritas AI program
Location: Remote
Ladder Internships is a selective start-up internship program for ambitious high school students! In the program, you work with a high-growth start-up on an internship. Start-ups that offer internships range across a variety of industries, from tech/deep tech and AI/ML to health tech, marketing, journalism, consulting, and more. You can explore all the options here on their application form. Ladder’s start-ups are high-growth companies, on average raising over a million dollars. Past founders have included YCombinator alums, founders raising over 30 million dollars, or founders who previously worked at Microsoft, Google, and Facebook. In the program, interns work closely with their managers and a Ladder Coach on real-world projects and present their work to the company. Here is the application form.
Interns are offered one-on-one training in communication, time management, and other such valuable skills and will also have the opportunity to attend group training sessions with other interns in their cohort. The virtual internship is usually 8 weeks long.
Cost: $2,490 (financial aid available)
Location: Remote! You can work from anywhere in the world
Application Deadline: Deadlines vary depending on the cohort. Applications for the spring cohort open on December 3, 2024
Program Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10-20 hours/week for 8-12 weeks. Open to high school students, undergraduates, and gap year students!
The New Hampshire Department of Workforce Innovation's High School Summer Internship Program provides students with an internship experience in healthcare. Designed to foster early career exploration, this program pairs you with a mentor, allowing you to build practical skills and gain firsthand insight into professional healthcare environments. The program offers internships across a range of medical departments, including radiology, medical laboratory, perioperative services, clinic support, and inpatient administration.
Cost: No cost!
Location: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Application Deadline: March 12, 2025
Program Dates: June 23 – August 8, 2025
Eligibility: Students entering junior or senior year who are 16 years or older and live near the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center & Clinics
The HCA Healthcare New Hampshire Summer Program offers high school students an opportunity to explore healthcare careers while learning from professionals in one of the nation’s leading hospital networks. This program allows you to experience a variety of healthcare roles—from nursing and administration to emergency services—through hands-on experiences and mentorship. Tailored for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, the program provides a firsthand look at the daily challenges and rewards of working in this field.
Cost: No cost, stipend included!
Location: Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, or Frisbie Memorial Hospital, NH
Application Deadline: No information available
Program Dates: No information available
Eligibility: High school and college students
The UNH HighTech Bound Internship introduces high school students to computer science and engineering, offering hands-on experience in advanced technology fields. Hosted by the University of New Hampshire’s InterOperability Laboratory, this program enables you to work on real-world projects in areas such as network security, software development, and data analysis under guidance from industry experts. Through team-based projects and access to cutting-edge lab facilities, you will prepare for future studies while experiencing the environment of a leading research institution.
Cost: No cost; stipend provided!
Location: University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Application Deadline: Applications for the 2025 program will tentatively open on January 1, 2025, and close on February 28, 2025. Be sure to check the official UNH IOL website for the most up-to-date details
Program Dates: 4-6 weeks during the summer, exact 2025 dates TBD
Eligibility: High school seniors
The Nashua Mayor’s Summer Intern Program offers high school students a chance to engage with local government and make a direct impact on their community. This program places you within city departments, where you will work alongside professionals to address real-world issues and contribute to important civic projects. You will gain hands-on experience in areas like public policy, community planning, and environmental initiatives, all while developing critical skills in leadership, communication, and project management. Ideal for students interested in public service, this internship provides a look at how local government operates and empowers you to be an active participant in shaping your city’s future.
Cost/Stipend: Interns make $15 an hour!
Location: Nashua, NH
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025 (based on the 2024 deadline)
Program Dates: July 8 – August 16, 2025 (based on the 2024 dates)
Eligibility: Nashua students entering their senior year of high school
Senator Maggie Hassan’s New Hampshire Internship Program provides high school and college students with an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in public service and the legislative process. Based in Senator Hassan’s New Hampshire offices, the internship allows you to work closely with staff on projects that support the Senator’s initiatives, including constituent services and community outreach. This program helps you develop professional skills in a government setting, with responsibilities that may include conducting research, drafting communications, and assisting with event planning. It’s an ideal experience for students interested in politics, government, and public service, offering valuable insights into the workings of a U.S. Senate office.
Cost: No cost; stipend provided!
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 (for the summer internship)
Program Dates: No information available
Eligibility: High school and college students
The Mentis Sciences Internship Program offers high school students in Manchester, New Hampshire, the chance to gain hands-on experience in STEM fields. Targeting students in good academic standing who reside in the HUBZone area of Manchester, the program provides short courses in STEM disciplines, engineering activities, and mentoring. This approach not only enhances your understanding of STEM concepts but also equips you with practical skills. By engaging with professionals and participating in structured training, you will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities, laying a foundation for future academic and career pursuits in STEM.
Cost: No information available
Location: Warner, NH
Application Deadline: No information available
Program Dates: No information available
Eligibility: High school students in good academic standing
The Bank of America Student Leaders Program matches 300 high school juniors and seniors with paid summer internships at nonprofit organizations across the country. This internship program offers a blend of work experience and leadership development, concluding with a week-long leadership summit in Washington, D.C. The summit offers you the chance to network with nonprofit leaders and attend workshops on social impact. This eight-week program introduces you to community service leadership, giving you the skills to create positive change in your community. To learn more about this program, check out our full guide here.
Location: Various U.S. cities, including Hillsborough and Rockingham, NH. See the full list here
Eligibility: Current high school juniors and seniors who are in good academic standing, authorized to work in the U.S., and permanently live in an eligible location
Program Dates/Duration: Varies according to internship, but typically 8 weeks in May – June, including one week of leadership training in Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Cost: Free, includes travel and lodging
Spark SMP (previously known as Spark SIP) is a competitive summer internship program for high school students with an acceptance rate below 5%. The program offers internships across a range of fields, such as software engineering, machine learning, technical writing, and more. As an intern, you will gain work experience while receiving mentorship from scholars and industry leaders. In 2024, internship offerings included a remote data engineering internship for a D.C.-based startup. Although 2025 internships haven’t been announced yet, Spark SMP is likely to offer similar opportunities, so check their website in March. To learn more about this program, check out our full guide to landing a Spark SMP internship here.
Location: Various locations depending on the internship, including remote
Program Dates: Vary according to internship (8–12 weeks in the summer)
Cost/Stipend: Some internships offer stipends
Eligibility: High school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently residing in the U.S.
Application Deadline: Applications for 2025 will open in March/April
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.