NASA OSTEM Internship Program

300 Hidden Figures Way SW
Washington, D.C., DC, 20024, United States

Overview

Introduction

NASA offers one of the most prestigious internships in the aerospace engineering field, with internships in many of the departments that make up the government agency, including STEM and non-STEM fields.

Internship Program Stats

How To Apply

Visit the company website to learn more about the program and deadlines.

https://stemgateway.nasa.gov

Number Of Interns

101 or more

Featured Rankings

Most Prestigious Internships

Timing

Year-Round

Hours

Full-time

Min GPA

3.00 - 3.49

About the Program

NASA’s OSTEM (Office of STEM Engagement) internship program offers students the chance to work directly with NASA engineers, research scientists, and others to grow their STEM skills. Internships can be full- or part-time and on-site or remote, depending on the applicant. NASA’s OSTEM internship leverages the organization's unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity, and size of the nation’s future STEM workforce.

About the Company

NASA, or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, was founded on October 1, 1958. As the world was beginning to turn its eyes towards space, the United States government was keen to enter the exciting world of space exploration. In the years before its establishment, the United States government grappled with the choice to either launch a new and independent space agency or develop its exploration program within the structures of an already established government agency. After sever...

Intern Reviews

  • “The overall environment is amazing. I've never met so many people who are excited to go to work every day and genuinely love what they do. We were required to work 40 hours a week, which I believe is pretty common and allows for great work/life balance.”
  • “There was a great work/life balance here. They encouraged getting to know your coworkers, and everyone was extremely friendly. I have not had one negative experience here. We got to go on tours at other NASA facilities, which was...

Getting Hired Here

  • “I applied for several NASA OSTEM internships and only got an interview for this one position, so I do believe they are somewhat selective, but I feel like they are mostly looking for passionate candidates who are looking to learn more about the field they want to pursue and are willing to put in the work to do so.”
  • “The standards were extremely selective, the acceptance rate was less than 1% for OSTEM internships this year.”
  • “It is extremely competitive, and it tak...