Student Opportunities in Phoenix, AZ

Paid internship program for high school students at APS, Arizona's largest electric utility serving 1.4 million customers. Students gain hands-on experience in engineering, energy operations, information technology, and business. APS invests in Arizona workforce development and often prioritizes students from the Phoenix metro service territory. Check the APS careers page for current high school program openings.

Covers tuition and fees at ASU, NAU or UA for Pell-eligible Arizona residents who graduate from an Arizona high school with a 2.50+ GPA and enroll full-time on campus the fall right after high school. Be admitted and file the FAFSA by April 1; no separate application.

Youth volunteer program where teens help build affordable homes for families in need. Learn construction skills, teamwork, and community service. Ages 16+.

Statewide civic education program where high school students learn about government by running for office, debating issues, and passing legislation.

Two Arizona student leaders are selected annually for an all-expenses-paid Washington Week with U.S. Senators plus a $12,500 college scholarship. Must hold an elected or appointed student leadership position.

Paid 8-week summer leadership program for high school juniors and seniors. Combines a paid local internship at a nonprofit (in-person in Phoenix) with an all-expenses-paid Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. Applicants must show community service and leadership experience.

Week-long civic leadership program for high school juniors, held each June at an AZ university. Participants form mock city, county, and state governments. Pre-program online orientation and post-program alumni network meetings. Heavily sponsored — most Arizona counselors cover full cost.

Eight-week paid summer biomedical research internship for AZ high school seniors and college students. Scholars work alongside TGen researchers on genomics, neuroscience, and cancer projects. Stipend, training, and a final research symposium presentation included.