Programs for NYC Teens

SYEP

Paid summer jobs and career experience opportunities for NYC youth ages 14–24.

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SEO Scholars

A free 8 year college prep program that supports students with academics, SAT prep and mentoring throughout high school and beyond.

Entry: 9th

75% of Scholars attend Top 100 colleges.

📅 Reopens: during Fall 2026.

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NYPL Teen Programs

Explore college and career resources, workshops, internships, arts and crafts events and volunteer programs from the New York Public Library.

Ages: 13–18

Cost: Free

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NYU STEP

A STEM program at NYU that supports students with SAT and college prep, mentoring, Regents prep, and career development activities. You’ll have to complete an online application about yourself and provide your transcript, academic history or report card. You’ll also have to write a 500-word essay about your interest in STEM .

Grades: 7-12

Program Fee: $350 (You Dont Have To Pay To Apply)

📅 Reopens: Fall application opens August 2026.

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Fordham STEP

A STEM program that helps students prepare for college and careers in STEM, as well as health careers, law and social work. Fordham STEP provides workshops, study groups, career activities, SAT prep and trips to colleges, museums, theaters and such.

Grades: 7–12

Cost: Registerstration fee(Scholarships avalible)

📅 Reopens: Not announced for now.

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Bronx Zoo Volunteer Program

Volunteer at the Bronx Zoo while gaining leadership and public speaking skills by educating visitors, helping with leading activites and supporting wildlife.

Ages: 14-22

Cost: Free

📅 Reopens: Spring 2027 applications open Decemeber 2026

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Columbia Univeristy - Double Discovery Center

A free college prep program that tutors students, holds Saturday classes, prepares students for college and more.

Grades: 9-10th

Cost: Free

90%+ college acceptance rate.

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New York Cares

A free volunteer project that allows teens to get community service hours, support their community and have fun.

Ages: 14-17

Cost: Free

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Science Communication Internship Program

A paid internship program for students at the American Museum of Natural History interested in science & communication.

Ages: 14-17

Cost: Free

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High School Nursing Pathway Program

A 6 week summer internship program for high school students interested in nursing at Mount Sinai.

Ages: 14+

Cost: Free

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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

A highly competitive scholarship program. 150 Scholars are chosen for a $20,000 scholarship. No essay, letter of recommendation or transcript required during the first round of the application. If you make it into round 2, you’ll have to write an essay and provide your high school transcript and letter of recommendation.

Grade: Seniors

Minimum GPA Required: 3.0

Deadline: September 30th, 2026

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