Attention STEMworks Students & Undergraduate Alumni: The 2026 STEMworks Innovation Internship Application is Open!

The STEMworks Innovation Internship is a 7-week, paid opportunity for students to put their STEM skills to work. STEMworks is now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 program. The internship will run from June 15th - July 31st, 2026, with a showcase event sometime during the last week of July (date to be determined).

Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 3rd, 2026.

Intern Application Link: https://forms.gle/jyWRD2uV7a2Ye7129

Employers: Help train your future STEM workforce! Apply to host a STEMworks Innovation Intern this summer.

Host Companies:

Do you have a STEM-based project that you want to complete, but don’t have the time, team member, or necessary skills to get it done? STEMworks™ is here to help you by matching your project with a talented, local high school and/or undergraduate student who will help you get the job done! The STEMworks team will work with you to develop and deliver a personalize work-based learning experience for our top STEM talent across the state. Our students are trained in computer science, coding, creative media production, engineering, website design, geospatial technologies including GIS, robotics, 3D printing and design, CAD software, renewable energy technologies, healthcare and more.

If you are interested in hosting up to four interns, please submit your summer project application by Friday, March 13th, 2026.

Host Application Link: https://forms.gle/L5nJ2GDe7TWZyscs8

Summer 2026 Program Overview:

• This annual internship program will run for six weeks from June 15th, 2026 - July 31st, 2026.

• Interns will have the opportunity to use industry standard technologies to advance meaningful STEM projects.

• Interns are required to participate in weekly, expert-led professional development webinars organized by STEMworks to develop college preparatory and career readiness skills.

• Interns will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the 6-week program. Full participation is required to receive the full stipend.

STEMworks™ Innovation Internship Program Schedule at a Glance:

• March 13th - Host Company Application Deadline

• April 3rd - Intern Application Deadline

• April 20th - First round acceptance letters and placement matches will be emailed to the email address provide in the intern’s application. This is a dynamic process. Interns and host mentors will have a 1-week opportunity to interview each other to determine if each is satisfied with their placement/match.

• End of May - Last round acceptance letters and placement matches will be emailed to the email address provide in the intern’s application. Note the internship matching process is dynamic and students are encouraged to check their email regularly during the matching period.

• May 15th - STEMworks™ Internship Host Company Orientation held VIRTUALLY at 12:00PM

• June 5th - STEMworks™ Internship Participant Orientation held VIRTUALLY 3:00PM (Check your email for the link)

• June 6th - All onboarding paperwork is due. Forms must be in before you start your internship experience.

• June 15th - STEMworks™ Internship Begins! Interns - be sure you know where to be!

• June 15th - July 24th Weekly - Weekly 1-hour professional development sessions led by STEMworks™ (time and day to be announced).

• July 27-31 - Wrapup & Presentation week. STEMworks™ Summer 2025 Innovation Internship Showcase (times and days to be announced).

Student Eligibility:

Applications are open to participating STEMworks high school students, and STEMworks alumni currently in college in Hawaii or on the continent who are home for the summer. High school students and college students who are not part of our STEMworks program may apply but are not guaranteed a placement. All applicants must be a Hawaii-resident or attending a Hawaii-based school. Note that this internship is not designed for students who may be traveling during the 7-week period. Full participation is required.

Internship Requirements*:

1. Interested applicants must submit a completed application form including a resume with cover letter. The more detailed you are, the better match we’ll be able to make for you.

2. Must be available to up to 22-hours a week for 7-weeks during the summer including 20 hours of work and 2 hours of professional development. Specific work hours will be determined by your host company and are typically within M-F from 8am-6pm. Some hosts may need weekend hours.

3. Attend the STEMworks Internship Orientation.

4. Attend Weekly Professional Development (PD) sessions and submit feedback exit tickets.

5. Attend and present at the Annual STEMworks Internship Showcase.

6. Complete an internship post-assessment survey.

   *Full program participation and attendance is required to receive the stipend which is paid out at the end of internship.

Our partner companies are seeking interns for:

• 3D Design & CAD

• Aerospace Engineering

• Architecture

• Astronomy

• Biomedical Technologies

• Botany

• Creative Media & Film Production

• Conservation & Natural Resource Management

• Data Collection and Processing

• Engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, civil)

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Health Sector Assistants (Medical & Dental)

• IT/Cybersecurity

• Marine Science

• Programming/AI

• Space Domain Awareness

• Veterinarian Assistant

• Web Design & Management

• STEM Entrepreneurs

• And more...

Questions? Contact Katie Taladay, katie@medb.org