High School Summer Honors Program (Jefferson Lab)

Research & internship · Jefferson Science Associates / Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

The SURATech/Jefferson Lab High School Summer Honors Program places local high school students in six weeks of full-time work with the lab's scientists and engineers each summer (June 22 to July 31 in 2026). Students must attend a school within 60 miles of the lab in Newport News, be at least 16 by the start date, and keep a 3.5 grade point average; selection is by demonstrated skills and merit, and employee dependents are not eligible.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 10–12

Min GPA3.5

ScopeRegional

StatesVA

FieldsPhysics · Engineering · Computer Science

EligibilityMust attend a high school within 60 miles of Jefferson Lab, be at least 16 by the start date, and hold a 3.5+ GPA; dependents of lab employees are not eligible

Logistics

Cost to youFree; paid

Financial aidNot listed

StipendPaid

FormatCommuter

Length6 weeks (40 hours/week), late June-July

WhereNewport News, VA

Applying

OpensApplication for Summer 2027 posting soon

DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed April 30)

You submitStudent application form, unofficial transcript, two reference forms (at least one from a math or science teacher), and a parent acknowledgement form, all by the spring deadline.

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