This program provides rising 10th through 12th graders, who are at least 16 years old, the chance to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory, like the Philadelphia Naval Surface Warfare Center and Pacific Naval Information Warfare Center in Philadelphia. Participants learn about Naval research and technology while receiving mentoring from top scientists and engineers. The program is only open to U.S. citizens, and all interns receive a stipend—$4,000 for new interns, and $4,500 for returning interns.

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

SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

SEAP is a competitive program with around 300 placements in more than 38 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.

How it works

SEAP places academically talented high school students with interest and ability in science and engineering as participants in Department of Navy laboratory research for eight weeks during the summer. Interns will be selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.

Eligibility

• High school students who have completed at least Grade 9 (See exceptions below)
• Must be currently enrolled in high school (but may be taking college level classes for college credit)
• Graduating seniors are eligible to apply
• Must be 16 years of age or older by the internship start date to participate (See exceptions below)
• Solely U.S. Citizens (See exceptions below)

Exceptions

• Students should check individual lab pages for eligibility as some labs make exceptions for the following:
  • Grade minimum
  • Age minimum
  • Permanent Residents and Dual Citizens
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  • Duration & Stipend

The internship has a duration of eight weeks (with the possibility of extending up to two additional weeks). Stipend levels will be determined by the student's years of participation in SEAP and will be paid bi-weekly via direct deposit. Stipends are as follows:

• New participant: $4,000
• Returning participant: $4,500

SEAP GOALS

• Encourage students to pursue DON science and engineering careers
• Enhance education with mentoring by laboratory scientists and engineers
• Enable students to participate in meaningful STEM research
• Expose students to DON science & technology and research & development opportunities