Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) 2026

Deadline: November 30, 2026

Applications are invited for the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) 2026. The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DON) laboratories where they will take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer.

SEAP gives academically talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring from top scientists and engineers. Many SEAP interns go on to careers within the DON.

SEAP is a competitive program limited to about 300 placements across 38 laboratories in the country. Interns are selected based on academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.

Stipend

The SEAP internship has a duration of eight weeks (with a possible extension up to two additional weeks). Stipend levels are determined by new and returning SEAP students and will be paid bi-weekly via direct deposit.

Stipends are as follows

New participants: $4,000

Returning participants: $4,500

Eligibility

High school students who have completed at least Grade 9

Must be currently enrolled in high school (may be taking college-level classes for college credit)

Graduating seniors are eligible to apply

Must be 16 years old or older by the internship start date

Must be a U.S. citizen

Applicants should check individual lab pages for eligibility as some labs make exceptions for the following:

Grade minimum

Age minimum

Permanent residents and dual citizens

Application

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program.

High school students who have completed at least Grade 9

Must be currently enrolled in high school (may be taking college-level classes for college credit)

Graduating seniors are eligible to apply

Must be 16 years old or older by the internship start date

Must be a U.S. citizen

Applicants should check individual lab pages for eligibility as some labs make exceptions for the following:

Grade minimum

Age minimum

Permanent residents and dual citizens

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program.