STEM Scholar Club
Internship, Mentorship and Camp Opportunities
California Academy of Sciences Academy Naturalist Teen (ANT) Volunteer Program
Are you a teen who is interested in inspiring others to explore the natural world? California Academy of Sciences is excited to offer a volunteer role for teens age 15-17! Help Academy guests of all ages learn, tinker and investigate, while gaining skills in public speaking and informal science engagement. Please read the role description for specific shift and training requirements.
For: 15-17 year olds
When: February - May 2025
Where: California Academy of Sciences
Deadline: December 31, 2024, Hurry, spots are limited!
Apply here.
The Lawrence Hall of Science Weekend Teen Research Program:
Bioinspired Design Innovation Lab
Are you ready to dive into the incredible world of bioinspired design and engineering? In this program, teen scientists learn how nature inspires us to create novel solutions for societal challenges. The course begins with an introduction to the field of bioinspired design and later a tour of the Embodied Dexterity Group, a robotics research lab at UC Berkeley. In small groups participants engage in design challenges like building gecko-inspired adhesives that defy gravity, a soft hand gripper, or a 3D printed hand construction. Teens learn the principles of design thinking, create 3D computer-aided designs, and practice prototyping methods to build your own bioinspired design.
For: 9th - 12th graders
When: 7 Weekends starting January 26 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: The Lawrence Hall of Science
Deadline: Janruary 20, 2025
Apply here.
The Lawrence Hall of Science Weekend Teen Research Program:
Investigating the Physics of Empathy
Physics can tell us a lot about how the world around us works, and more specifically how our own bodies and senses perceive the world around us. So, might physics be used to build empathy? In this program, teen scientists explore the human senses, and through hands-on investigations, discover how our own eyes and ears work and how someone else’s might be different.
For: 9th - 12 graders
When: 7 Weekends starting January 26 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: The Lawrence Hall of Science
Deadline: Janruary 20, 2025
Apply here.
Boost@BerkeleyHaas
Boost@BerkeleyHaas supports students throughout their entire high school journey through college preparation support, professional development, mentorship and more. They are currently accepting applications for the class of 2028.
For: 8th graders
Fill out the interest form here.
Scholarship Opportunities
Creative Youth Awards (CYA)
Each year The Bay Area Creative Foundation (BACF) hosts the Creative Youth Awards (CYA), an annual program that honors and nurtures creativity in local high school students. The Awards are an opportunity for San Francisco Bay Area high school students to submit original artworks and performances across a range of creative disciplines, including visual art, film, music, dance, photography, and writing.
For: San Francisco Bay Area high school students
Deadline: December 11, 2024 (Submissions are capped to the first 2,500)
Apply here.