Global Youth Initiative (GYI) connects international students with life-changing opportunities worldwide. Find internships, scholarships, summer programs, research positions, and competitions that match your dreams and goals.
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An elite 6-week research program at MIT for top high school scientists worldwide (100 students; tuition-free)
Month-long research camp at the Weizmann Institute for ~80 global students (recent high-school grads); includes 3 weeks lab research and 1 week field study
A two-week residential pre-college STEM program for 16–17-year-olds, featuring lectures and hands-on projects at a top UK university
A 6-week research program for rising seniors to conduct laboratory internships or team research projects with BU faculty
A 7-week intensive research experience in polymer science & engineering for talented students (rising juniors/seniors) at Stony Brook University's Garcia Center
A renowned 5-week enrichment program (60+ year history) where students from around the world conduct research projects from start to finish in teams
A 7-week mentored lab research experience at Rockefeller University for 32 high school juniors/seniors. International students may apply
A 5½-week research internship at the University of Iowa where students work with faculty mentors on a research project and earn college credit
A 10-week summer research internship for high schoolers to assist UCSC researchers in fields ranging from physics and marine biology to computer science
A competitive 6-week program engaging high-achieving students from around the world in team research projects under UCSB faculty guidance
A 6-week residential research program where students work on individual projects in fields like molecular biology, environmental science, and food science
A 2-week science festival bringing 500+ students (aged 16–21) from 70+ countries to London for lectures by eminent scientists, STEM workshops, and visits to research labs
A prestigious biennial two-week residential program for ~110 science-talented students. Fully funded scholarship covers all costs for selected international students
A one-week camp in the Arctic Circle where 24 students learn rocketry and engineering, working in teams to launch a sounding rocket
A U.S. State Department–sponsored 4-week summer exchange empowering girls in STEM. Includes coding/tech workshops, leadership clinics, and an 8-month virtual mentoring program
A immersive 6-day camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for ages 15–18. Trainees simulate astronaut training, build rockets, and learn about space exploration missions
A summer program offering 2-week research-based courses in topics like astrophysics, biomedical sciences, and environmental studies
A rigorous 6-week residential math program at Boston University for 80 talented high school mathematicians worldwide. Focus on exploring number theory through problem sets and research
A famous 6-week immersion in math thinking for high schoolers. Intense problem-solving in number theory; open internationally
A 5-week summer camp for 120 students (13–18) who love math. Features advanced topics taught by mathematicians in a college-like setting; very international cohort
A 6-week intensive program where ~45 high school students dive into college-level math topics and research in a fun, collaborative environment
A 5-week immersive math program for 45 highly motivated students. Emphasizes discovery learning in pure math through problem-solving and proof-writing
A selective 3-week program where rising juniors/seniors worldwide engage in intensive study of abstract algebra or number theory with Stanford instructors
A free 2-week or 6-week summer program for girls and non-binary students to learn computer science. The live virtual classes cover web development, design, and tech careers
A project-based online program where high school students (14–18) learn AI and Python coding fundamentals and build a hands-on AI project
A prestigious 6-week summer art intensive. High school artists undertake college-level studio courses and build a portfolio
A popular 2-week academic program for students from ~150 countries. Participants choose a track and attend Yale faculty lectures, seminars, and collaborative projects
Fully funded Master's/PhD scholarships in the U.S. for students from 155 countries
UK government one-year master's scholarships for outstanding students from 130+ countries
Fully-funded Master's/PhD awards in the UK for students from developing Commonwealth countries
UK Master's scholarships jointly funded by the CSC and UK universities, for students from Commonwealth nations
Fully-funded joint master's programs in Europe. Students study at 2+ universities; fields include engineering, sciences, arts, etc
Fully-funded undergrad/grad scholarships for students from Asia, Africa, Pacific, etc., covering tuition, living stipend, travel, health, etc
Fully-funded scholarships for students from select developing countries to study in New Zealand (tuition, travel, stipend, insurance)
Undergraduate and research scholarships covering tuition, monthly stipend, and airfare for international students in Japan
Fully-funded scholarships by the China Scholarship Council for undergrad, master's, PhD or exchange studies (tuition, accommodation, stipend, insurance)
Korean Government's scholarship for undergraduate and graduate studies, covering tuition, stipend, airfare, Korean language training, etc., for students from 150+ countries
Fully-funded undergrad, master's, and PhD scholarships in Turkey (tuition, stipend, housing, airfare, health insurance) for international students worldwide
€5,000 grant for non-EU international students to pursue bachelor's or master's degrees at Dutch universities
Scholarship program (tuition waivers/reductions) for students from select countries to study in the Netherlands (varies by university)
€8,000/year scholarships for excellent international students to pursue a master's in Flanders (45 awards annually)
Full scholarships for students from 31 developing countries to attend English-taught Master's programs or trainings in Belgium (covering tuition, stipend, travel)
Research scholarships and art scholarships for foreign graduate students, covering tuition, monthly stipend, insurance, etc., at Swiss institutions
Fully-funded Master's scholarships for young professionals from 42 countries to study in Sweden (tuition, living stipend, travel, insurance)
Tuition waivers or grants for top non-EU students admitted to Danish universities (funded by the Ministry of Higher Education)
Scholarships for foreign students to pursue study or research in Italy (undergrad, master's, PhD, AFAM arts programs), usually covering a monthly stipend and tuition
Hungarian Government's prestigious scholarship offering full tuition and stipends for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD studies in Hungary (open to 90+ countries)
French government scholarships for top international students to pursue Master's or PhD in France; includes monthly allowance and other expenses (not tuition)
Competitive scholarship for outstanding international students to enroll in ENS (Paris or Saclay) for master's-level studies (monthly grant and campus accommodation)
Prestigious C$50,000/year scholarships for doctoral studies in Canada, open to international PhD students
Two-year fellowships (C$70,000/year) for international postdoctoral researchers to conduct research at Canadian institutions
Fully-funded PhD scholarships for international students to pursue research in Singapore (at A*STAR, NUS, NTU, or SMU), including tuition and stipend
Fellowships for outstanding PhD candidates to study in Hong Kong (monthly stipend ~HK$27,600 and conference travel allowance for 3 years)
Fully-funded undergrad, master's, and PhD scholarships at partner universities in Taiwan (covers tuition, airfare, housing, insurance, monthly allowance)
Indian government scholarships for international students from select countries to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD programs in India (covers tuition and stipend)
Fully-funded scholarships for undergrad, master's, PhD, and post-doc studies for students from IsDB member countries, focusing on development-related fields
Organization of American States scholarships for citizens of the Americas to pursue graduate studies (Master's/PhD) in any OAS member country (full or partial tuition coverage)
Need-blind admission and need-based aid policy; scholarships meet 100% of demonstrated need for admitted international students
Need-based Yale Scholarship awards for international undergraduates, covering up to full tuition/living expenses based on financial need
Need-blind for international students; provides grant aid (no loans) up to full cost of attendance according to need
Need-blind for international applicants; offers need-based MIT scholarships covering tuition and expenses for those admitted
Need-based aid available to international undergraduates; can include Stanford scholarship funds up to full cost depending on need
Need-blind for international applicants and meets full demonstrated need through scholarships and grants
Need-based financial aid for international students, up to full cost of attendance (Dartmouth is need-aware but meets full need for those admitted)
Need-based aid available for international students (Columbia meets full need for admitted students, need-aware admission)
Need-based aid and some merit scholarships for international undergrads; UChicago is need-blind and meets full need for internationals
Need-based scholarships for international students (Williams meets 100% of demonstrated need; need-aware admission for internationals)
Need-based aid packages (grants, no loans) for admitted international students, up to full tuition and living costs
Need-based financial aid available for international undergraduates; Middlebury meets full demonstrated need of admitted students
Fully covers tuition, fees, room & board for one international undergraduate committed to positive civic and social change
Every admitted international student receives a 100% tuition scholarship; room, board, and fees also covered in first year
Scholarships ($15,000 to $25,000 per year) and a guaranteed $2,500 stipend for an internship, for international undergraduates with leadership potential
Full tuition scholarships at Wesleyan for 11 exceptional students from East and Southeast Asia each year
A 50% tuition scholarship offered by many U.S. colleges to first-year international students who demonstrate interest in intercultural learning and leadership
Full funding plus leadership development for 100+ high-achieving graduate students (any discipline) at Stanford each year
Fully-funded master's degree fellowships for peace and conflict resolution at one of six partner universities worldwide (e.g., Duke, Uppsala). Covers tuition, living, and internship
Full scholarships for students from developing countries to attend development-focused master's programs at partner universities around the world
Graduate scholarships for outstanding students from select developing countries (50% grant, 50% loan) to study at universities worldwide
Funding for women (non-U.S. citizens) to pursue full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States. Awards: $18,000 (Master's), $20,000 (PhD)
Scholarships up to $12,500 for international women to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada (based on demonstrated need)
Prestigious full-ride scholarship covering tuition, books, fees, and residence for four years at U of Toronto – awarded to exceptional international high school students
Multiple entrance scholarships for international students ($80,000–$180,000 CAD total over 4 years) based on academic excellence
Need-and-merit-based awards (e.g., Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award) covering full financial need for outstanding international undergraduates
$20,000 (renewable) scholarship for top new international undergraduates at UCalgary (requires excellent academics)
Up to $60,000 per year for 3 years for doctoral students (including internationals) in humanities or social sciences, plus leadership training
CAD $40,000 per year PhD scholarships for top international students to pursue doctoral studies at Ontario universities (renewable up to 4 years)
Scottish Government scholarships (£8,000) for one-year master's degrees in Scotland, open to students from select countries
£10,000 scholarships for one-year postgraduate study in the UK, offered in partnership with UK universities to students from 15+ countries
Fully-funded graduate study scholarships for outstanding US citizens to study at any UK university (up to 2 years, all expenses paid)
Full scholarship for exceptional students from 60+ countries to pursue postgraduate studies at Oxford. Covers tuition, stipend, and travel
Highly competitive full-cost scholarships for international students to pursue any graduate degree at Cambridge (approx. 135 new awards each year)
Approximately 140 full scholarships for Oxford graduate students (Master's or DPhil) of any nationality, covering tuition and generous living stipend
Full undergraduate scholarships for students from low-income countries who have no other means of funding an Oxford degree (tuition, college fees, living expenses, airfare)
£15,000 scholarships for international Master's students from lower-income backgrounds to study at UCL (around 70 awards per year)
Full tuition and maintenance scholarships for high-need international undergraduates at UCL (up to 30 awards, aimed at low-income students)
Tuition scholarships (£6,500 up to £26,000) for international students in any undergraduate or postgraduate course at Bristol
Merit scholarships at Warwick awarding full tuition (20 awards), 50% tuition (160 awards), or £2,000 (70 awards) to top-performing international undergraduates
For students from Africa, India, or Commonwealth countries: 105 scholarships (30 full tuition, 75 half tuition) for Master's study at Nottingham in fields that will aid development
Full funding for 50 research scholars annually (tuition and £21,600 stipend) for exceptional PhD candidates at Imperial (open to all nationalities)
Full scholarship (tuition waiver + stipend ~CHF 12,000/semester) for excellent international students pursuing a Master's at ETH Zurich
€10,000 per year scholarship for non-French students enrolling in a master's program at Paris-Saclay, plus up to €1,000 for travel/visa
Merit scholarship for non-EU/EEA students pursuing an MA/MSc at Leiden. Awards: €10k or €15k of tuition, or full tuition minus legal fees
Fully-funded scholarship (tuition, €12,350 stipend, insurance) for talented non-EU students in a master's program at UM (open to all faculties)
Full tuition waiver and living stipend (~€30,000/year) for excellent international students admitted to a 2-year MSc program at Delft
€25,000 scholarship covering tuition and living expenses for outstanding non-EU students in a Master's program at UvA (1 year, with possibility of extension for 2-year programs)
Merit scholarships for non-EU students at Lund, covering 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition for any Bachelor's or Master's program (awarded to top applicants)
Tuition fee scholarships for first-year non-EU/EEA Master's students at Uppsala University (covers full tuition for select number of recipients)
Tuition fee reductions (75%) for top international Master's students at Chalmers, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (around 45 awards/year)
Tuition fee waivers for excellent non-EU students pursuing a Master's at KTH (covers 100% of tuition for one or two years)
Full scholarships for professionals from developing countries to attend selected German Master's or PhD programs related to sustainable development (includes stipend, insurance, travel)
NASA offers year-round high school internships at its various centers, allowing students to work on real-world STEM projects with NASA professionals (most positions provide a stipend).
A 4-week paid summer internship at Microsoft for graduating high school seniors, introducing them to careers in technology through hands-on projects and mentorship (participants earn about $20/hour).
Google's CSSI is a four-week online program for high school seniors (especially from underrepresented groups) to learn computer science fundamentals, engage in workshops, and connect with peers and industry experts.
An 8-week research internship where high school students (age ≥15) are paired with GMU faculty mentors to conduct STEM research, develop science communication skills, and possibly even contribute to published work.
The ASPIRE program places high school juniors and seniors (US citizens) in a research project at JHU's Applied Physics Lab, working with mentors on real engineering problems in a professional lab setting (unlike many internships, this program is unpaid).
A UK-wide program that offers Year 12 students a 4–6 week summer research internship in STEM fields, placing them in universities, research institutes or industry labs to work alongside scientists and engineers (students from low-income backgrounds can receive a bursary during the placement).
A two-week virtual internship where students collaborate with Stanford's Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging to apply AI solutions to real medical problems, honing coding and data science skills under the guidance of leading researchers (extremely competitive admission).
An student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers high school students volunteer 'internships' in various medical committees and projects, aiming to build awareness of medical careers and develop skills in biology, STEAM, and healthcare through content creation and community outreach (unpaid, volunteer experience).
A competitive 5-week virtual internship for high school juniors and seniors to learn about neurology and neurosurgery — interns attend online lectures, learn lab techniques, and receive mentorship from Johns Hopkins medical professionals (focus on brain science research).
Ladder is a selective internship program (founded by Harvard alumni) that connects high school students with high-growth startups and nonprofits around the world; interns work 8 weeks virtually on meaningful projects in industries ranging from tech and AI to marketing and journalism, receiving mentorship and real-world experience.
A 4-week remote internship program for students aged 14–18 that provides career exploration and professional development – participants work ~15 hours/week on company projects to build skills in their field of interest, all through a structured virtual platform (flexible scheduling throughout the year).
Forage offers free online 'virtual internship' programs (typically 5–6 hours each) with well-known companies, allowing high school students to simulate real workplace tasks at Fortune 500 firms and gain resume-enhancing experience and skills at their own pace.
The Pathways program provides paid internships for students to explore federal careers – for example, high school applicants can serve as Student Trainees in agencies like Health and Human Services, in tracks such as administration, public health, or IT.
FPRI offers high school (and college) students 3-month internships at its prestigious think tank, pairing each intern with a scholar to work on foreign policy research and analysis; interns may work in-person or remotely and participate in seminars with experts (a limited number of need-based stipends are available).
A highly regarded program that selects over 300 high school juniors and seniors across the U.S. for an eight-week paid summer internship at a local nonprofit organization, followed by a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. (aimed at developing civic leadership and workforce skills).
EnergyMag offers unpaid virtual internships for high school students to research and analyze topics in the renewable energy and energy storage sector, allowing interns to contribute to blog articles and industry reports that promote a sustainable energy future.
Seaside Sustainability is a nonprofit that enables students worldwide to intern remotely on environmental projects – from researching climate adaptation strategies and writing sustainability newsletters to developing educational programs – giving young people hands-on experience in environmental advocacy and leadership.
United Planet's virtual internship/volunteer program connects students (16+) with initiatives in global health, environmental sustainability, or children's education across different countries, helping broaden cultural understanding while contributing to community projects around the world.
The Smithsonian Institution offers various internship opportunities for high school students at the world's largest museum and research complex – positions are available across museums (Natural History, Art, Air & Space, etc.) in roles from education and curation to digital media, with formats ranging from in-person to virtual.
A highly selective internship at the Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center where high school graduates (18+) and college students work on Asian-Pacific American art, history, and culture projects – interns assist with museum programming, exhibition research, outreach, and more, and receive a stipend of about $850/week.
The Met's high school internship program offers paid opportunities (open to 10th–11th graders from NY, NJ, CT) to work part-time in the museum over 10 weeks, allowing students to connect with art and museum professionals, develop skills, and gain work experience across various departments (interns receive a stipend upon completion).
This is an online summer competition focused on research, STEM and science. It aims to identify and inspire life‑science leaders and runs mid‑June to early July.
Recognized as the world's largest rocket competition for middle‑ and high‑school students, it focuses on STEM, design and engineering. Teams design and launch model rockets, with registration typically closing in early December.
This in‑person robotics contest asks teams to design, build and program robots to compete on a 12×12‑foot field. The competition emphasises coding, engineering and teamwork, and can be a high time commitment.
A series of online writing competitions where students from around the world submit essays exploring themes and characters in Ayn Rand's novels. There are substantial prizes (up to $25,000) and rolling deadlines.
A coding and science contest created by MIT that invites students to write algorithms controlling SPHERES satellites aboard the International Space Station. Teams develop and test their code through simulations before competing in the finals.
These competitions focus on healthcare, leadership and science. Events run from January through June and give students an opportunity to develop and showcase skills across health‑science, emergency preparedness and leadership categories.
An online international photography contest for young photographers aged 19 and under. Entry is free and the competition aims to discover and promote new photographic talent. Winners receive Sony digital‑imaging equipment and exhibition opportunities.
A national writing contest open to U.S. students in grades K‑9. It's free to enter, with submissions limited to poems of 21 lines or fewer on any topic (excluding graphic or illegal themes).
