February's Paid Internships and College Scholarships for Teens and Beyond

Everyone knows how important it is to have interesting internships and extracurriculars for your college application’s Activities List and resume. Below is a list of cool opportunities I’ve compiled for teens and beyond, including awesome paid college scholarships too.

PAID summer internship opportunity for high school students in the Bay Area
Location: Bay Area
Deadline: February 6, 2026
Apply here

$5k college grant for college students with need and minimum 2.7 GPA (also applies to public school teachers!)
Location: National
Deadline: February 11, 2026
Apply here

Spring program for SF high schoolers: a spring seminar diving deep into Holocaust studies
Location: San Francisco
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Apply here

Establishing Your Artistic Brand masterclass
Location: NYC
Event: February 26, 5-7 pm EST, 2026
Register here

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) internship for ages 14-24
Location: NYC
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Apply here

25-year-old female college students could win a 10K award for tuition, childcare, bills, housing, and more
Location: NYC
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Apply here

Amazing opportunity for dancers ages 18-26! Apply for New York CityCenter’s Street Dance Ambassadors Program. Get $50/session March - May while honing your craft. 
Location: NYC
Deadline: March 5, 2026
Apply here

Got other timely internships, opportunities, or scholarships for students and beyond? Please add them in the comments below!