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 scholarships too.

Great 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

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