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  1. 01
    University of Washington Bothell
    UW Bothell Research Experiences
    Apply anytimeResearchSelective

    Local UW Bothell faculty research opportunities — great for North Seattle students.

    📍 WAVariable📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12
    BiologyEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceMath
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    U.S. Department of Energy
    DOE STEM Rising / SCEP
    InternshipEquitySelective

    Paid internships across the 17 DOE national laboratories.

    📍 Multiple national labs (nationwide eligibility)8-10 weeks (summer)📅 171 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12
    PhysicsEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceSustainability
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  3. 03
    American Fisheries Society
    Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
    InternshipEquitySelective

    Paid mentorship for high school students interested in fisheries science.

    📍 Multiple states8 weeks📅 199 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyEnvironmental Science
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  4. 04
    NASA / Future Engineers
    NASA TechRise Student Challenge
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Teams design space-bound experiments. Winners receive USD 1500 and their payload flies on a high-altitude balloon.

    📍 OnlineSchool year📅 109 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 6–12
    EngineeringPhysicsAstronomyEnvironmental Science
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  5. 05
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    Free youth climate summits and competitions. Project-based environmental advocacy.

    📍 Online + regionalSelf-paced📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceSustainabilityPublic Policy
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  6. 06
    Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs
    Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest
    CompetitionSelective

    Annual creative contest for teens combining art, writing, film, and music with environmental advocacy.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 7–12
    Creative WritingVisual ArtsEnvironmental Science
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  7. 07
    EarthEcho International
    EarthEcho Water Challenge
    Apply anytimeVolunteerSelective

    Global citizen-science program monitoring local water quality with thousands of student volunteers.

    📍 GlobalSelf-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 6–12
    Environmental Science
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    NASA / University of Toledo
    GLOBE Mission EARTH (GME)
    OtherEquitySelective

    A year-long club-based program where students engage in data-driven environmental justice projects and present to scientists.

    📍 Online / VariousYear-round📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceData SciencePublic PolicySocial Science
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  9. 09
    Student Conservation Association (SCA)
    Individual Placements
    InternshipSelective

    Conservation opportunities for a variety of fields.

    📍 USNot confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceBiology
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    Apply anytimeResearchSelective

    Free peer-reviewed publication venue for middle/high school STEM research. Real PhD reviewers.

    📍 Remote (nationwide)Self-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyChemistryPhysicsComputer ScienceEnvironmental SciencePsychology
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    Apply anytimeResearchSelective

    Dozens of free NASA citizen-science projects. Your contributions co-author published papers.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    AstronomyEnvironmental SciencePhysics
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    InternshipEquitySelective

    Free virtual + onsite NASA research internship for HS students.

    📍 Austin, TX8 weeks📅 199 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    AstronomyEnvironmental ScienceData Science
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    CompetitionSelective

    Annual video competition for ages 13-18 on environmental solutions with cash prizes.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 7–12
    Environmental ScienceFilm & MediaSustainability
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  14. 14
    Society for Science
    Regeneron ISEF
    CompetitionEquitySelective

    The largest international pre-college science fair. Qualify through an affiliated regional or state fair. Travel and lodging covered for finalists.

    📍 Rotating US city1 week📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyChemistryPhysicsEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceComputer Science
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    Apply anytimeVolunteerEquitySelective

    Outdoor leadership and conservation volunteer service.

    📍 Multiple citiesYear-round📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceSustainability
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    Student Conservation Association (SCA)
    Superior & Chippewa National Forests Program
    Summer ProgramSelective

    Hands-on wilderness and developed recreation programs for young adults in Minnesota’s legendary forests, lakes, and wetlands.

    📍 Minnesota, USNot confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental Science
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  17. 17
    San Francisco State University
    The Great Sunflower Project (Citizen Science)
    OtherSelective

    A massive collaborative project where students collect soil samples and perform data analysis for ecological research. Hybrid model.

    📍 NationwideOngoing📅 204 days left💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceBiologyData Science
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  18. 18
    Student Conservation Association (SCA)
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Program
    InternshipSelective

    Protect our nation’s waterways, lakes, and campgrounds through wildlife surveys and water safety.

    📍 USNot confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental Science
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    Apply anytimeSummer ProgramHighly Selective

    Free crowdsourced research platform. Contribute to active university research projects in any field from your laptop.

    📍 OnlineSelf-paced📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    BiologyAstronomyHistoryEnvironmental Science
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    Apply anytimeVolunteerSelective

    Hands-on environmental citizen science projects for students.

    📍 Multiple statesYear-round📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 7–12
    Environmental ScienceSustainability
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    Apply anytimeResearchSelective

    Free citizen-science volunteer projects in oil-spill remediation and sustainability.

    📍 NationwideFlexible📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceSustainability
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  22. 22
    NASA / UT Austin
    NASA SEES Internship
    InternshipSelective

    Earth and space science research mentored by NASA scientists.

    📍 TX / Remote (nationwide eligibility)Virtual spring + 2-week onsite📅 199 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–11
    AstronomyEnvironmental ScienceComputer ScienceEngineeringData Science
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    NCF-Envirothon / Canon U.S.A.
    National Envirothon (NFC-Envirothon)
    CompetitionSelective

    A national environmental science competition where students study forestry, wildlife, and aquatic ecology on-site.

    📍 Various Locations (Rotate Annually)3 days📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceBiologySustainability
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  24. 24
    Jane Goodall Institute
    Roots & Shoots
    Apply anytimeVolunteerSelective

    Youth-led community action for people, animals, environment.

    📍 Multiple statesYear-round📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 1–12
    Environmental ScienceSustainability
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  25. 25
    Science Olympiad
    Science Olympiad
    CompetitionEquityModerate

    Team-based STEM competition with 23 events spanning earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Regional through national rounds.

    📍 School team + regionalSchool year📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 6–12
    BiologyChemistryPhysicsEngineeringEnvironmental Science
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    Surfrider Foundation
    Surfrider Youth Volunteer
    Apply anytimeVolunteerSelective

    Coastal cleanup and ocean advocacy chapters across US.

    📍 Coastal statesYear-round📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceSustainability
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    The NSHSS Foundation
    The NSHSS Foundation
    ScholarshipSelective

    Fosters the growth of students pursuing the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability fields. Connects young scholars with additional opportunities to advance their education, personal growth and career interests.

    📍 USNot confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    BusinessEconomicsPublic PolicyEnvironmental ScienceSustainability
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    Consortium for Ocean Leadership / NCF-Envirothon
    U.S. National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) / Envirothon
    Apply anytimeCompetitionSelective

    The world's largest Earth Science competition where teams solve challenges in geology, meteorology, and oceanography.

    📍 NationwideYear-round📅 Apply anytime💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceAstronomySustainability
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    ConferenceModerate

    Annual international youth conference on environmental research and projects.

    📍 Varies (International)1 week📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental ScienceSustainability
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    InternshipModerate

    Find opportunities to work with us, including paid internships.

    📍 VariesNot confirmed📅 Deadline not confirmed💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Environmental Science
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