Internships

Program Description

The TARGET Program is a highly competitive six-week summer internship opportunity for Illinois high school sophomores and juniors who have a strong interest and demonstrated an aptitude for physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering. The program’s design combines both work and experiential learning.

TARGET encourages high school students to undertake college study and pursue careers in STEM disciplines. Increasing the number of minorities (Black, Hispanic/Latino, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Alaska Native/American Indian) and women in science, engineering, and computer science is a program priority.

Annually, the TARGET Program cohort is approximately 15-25 interns.

Further program information

Questions? Visit our TARGET FAQs

Eligibility

• 2022-2023 high school sophomores and juniors (at time of application, the student must be a Sophomore or Junior).
• Illinois high school enrollment
• 3.0 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale
• Eligible to work in the United States

Application Procedure

Before you apply, please have all your requirements ready. Once you submit the application you will no longer have access and will not be able to upload any missing requirements.

• Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
• Application questionnaire
• Unofficial transcript
• Two letters of recommendation (Due date is application close date).
  • (Once you submit your application you will receive an email request to provide reference contact information. Once you provide the info we will email a link to your reference to upload the letter of recommendation)
  • Reference 1: Science Teacher – Contact Information
  • Reference 2: Math Teacher – Contact Information

Internship Details

• Application Period: November 13, 2023 – January 15, 2024
• Program Dates: June 17, 2024 – July 26, 2024
• Acceptance Date: March 21, 2024
• Salary: $17.20 per hour

Deliverables

• Oral presentation