2025 Summer Internship Application

Attention High School Students:

The AnnieRuth Foundation’s Summer Internship Program affords high school students the opportunity to interact with community leaders, subject matter experts, and students from across the USA. The program focuses on personal, academic, and professional development; skills that students are able to use now and well into the future. Award recipients are paid as they work in a safe, professional environment that aligns with their career aspirations.

Program Requirements:

Is a rising high school junior or senior
Maintains a 2.0 (or higher) GPA
Submits a 1,000 word ‘original’ essay
Attends monthly ‘virtual’ seminars
Participates in the program’s fundraiser

Applications to participate in the 2025 Summer Internship Program will be accepted until we reach our goal of receiving 100 applications. Don’t delay, apply today!

How To Apply:

Step 1: Click Here from your computer to view the essay prompt (link opens in new window); use this document to write your 1,000 word essay

Step 2: Click ‘Save As’ to save the essay prompt to your hard drive or USB.

Step 3: When you’re ready to submit your application and essay, come back to this page and fill out the form below. Click the “Choose File” button below to locate and upload your essay.

Step 4: Click the “Submit” button to send your application and essay.

Step 5: You will receive an on-screen notification advising that your application and essay have been received.

Personal Information

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Are you eligible for free/reduced lunch?(Required)

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School & Community

Elementary School(Required)

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High School(Required)

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Student ID number(Required)

Principal(Required)

Guidance Counselor(Required)

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List 3 adjectives that best describe you(Required)

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Honors/Awards received(Required)

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Community involvement(Required)

Special talents(Required)

Career Aspirations

After graduation, are you planning to go to college, military, get a job or uncertain?(Required)

Career Aspiration(Required)

What programs, clubs, and/or activities have you taken part in that aligns with your career aspiration?(Required)

What actions are you taking/have you taken to increase the likelihood of you being successful in this industry?(Required)

Have you begun applying for scholarships?(Required)

Current GPA(Required)

Have you applied to any colleges?(Required)

What are your top three college choices?(Required)

How did you hear about the Summer Internship Program?(Required)

Emergency Contact Information

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Essay

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