High School - STEM - Naval Postgraduate School

Naval Postgraduate School (NPS); SEAP is an Office of Naval Research program

Program overview

U.S. citizen high school students at least 16 interested in naval research, science, engineering, and in-person summer research at Monterey

Eligibility

SEAP: U.S. citizen and at least 16 by end of May. SVP: at least 16 at appointment; enrolled at least half-time in an accredited school/institution; school permission; U.S. citizen; able to complete NPS security investigation. · U.S. citizenship required

Key details

Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS); SEAP is an Office of Naval Research program
Type
High school STEM internship and volunteer programs
Location
Monterey, CA (NPS campus); 100% in person, on site
Format
in-person
Eligible grades
High school (specific grades not stated)
Application deadline
SEAP: November 30, 2026 (summer 2027); SVP: November 15 (spring 2027) and November 24 (summer 2027)
Compensation
Stipend available
Time commitment
SEAP: June 14-August 6, 2027; SVP: minimum 50 hours over an academic term (fall, spring, or summer)
Application status
SEAP applications are now open; SVP 2027 application form opens November 4; no SVP internships available for fall 2026

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page