Kenan Fellows High School Summer Internships

The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute

Program overview

High school students in Palm Beach or Martin County, Florida, interested in biomedical research, drug discovery, biotechnology, or biomedical engineering.

Eligibility

Minimum GPA 3.0; must be at least 14 years old and going into junior year in the fall; must be available for the entire internship. Application requires a cover letter/personal statement, unofficial transcript, resume/CV, and two science or math teacher references. · U.S. citizens or permanent residents · Must begin junior or senior year in a Palm Beach or Martin County high school in Florida.

Key details

Organization
The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute
Type
Summer internship
Location
Jupiter, Florida
Format
in-person
Eligible grades
11th grade, 12th grade
Cost
No cost; paid internship with a $4,480 stipend for the summer.
Compensation
Stipend available
Time commitment
Full-time, eight weeks, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Application status
Closed for Summer 2026; check website in fall for Summer 2027 application period.

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