15 Paid Internships at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

January 13, 2025 David Sam

15 Paid Internship at National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.

OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time; and, they may be on a NASA center or facility, or even working from your home or dorm.

Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness. We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities.

2025 Internship Application Deadlines:
Summer 2025: Feb. 28, 2025
Fall 2025: May 16, 2025

Click Here to Explore Our Opportunities and Apply

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OSTEM Internship Virtual Event

Launch your Future: NASA OSTEM Internship Webinar

Join our NASA Internship webinar to explore internship opportunities, learn about eligibility and application requirements, and discover how to apply. Learn firsthand experiences from current interns and tips to make your application stand out. Whether you’re a high school or college student, this session will guide you through everything you need to know to kickstart your NASA journey. Q&A included!

Eligibility at a Glance

Requirements	OSTEM Intern	Pathways Intern	International Intern
Citizenship	U.S. Citizen	U.S. Citizen	Citizen of a country with a current agreement
GPA	3.0 on a 4.0 scale	2.9 on a 4.0 scale	Maintain high academic standing
Enrollment	Be a full-time student (high school through graduate-level) or a part-time college-level student enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours. Current educator	A degree or certificate seeking student who is currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half time basis Have completed at least 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours Be able to work at least 480 hours before completing degree/certificate requirements	Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) in a topic relevant to NASA’s mission priorities
Other	Must be 16 years old at time of application	At least 16 years old at the time of appointment	Demonstrate an active interest in the U.S. space program Communicate proficiently in English

A common misconception is that NASA only offers engineering internships. Please know that we have opportunities for students who are not majoring in engineering. NASA needs employees with a variety of knowledge and skills. At NASA, our engineers, mathematicians, scientists, accountants, writers, IT specialists, project managers, program analysts, and many other professionals work together to break barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible. Non-engineering interns may support a variety of business and program management work, including procurement, budgeting, accounting, information technology, and security.MORE INFORMATION