Economics Internships for High School Students
EC Finder currently lists 8 economics internships for high school students. Of these, 4 are free to participate in and 4 offer virtual participation. Examples include CaseCatalyst, High School Fed Challenge, and Hoover Institution Student Fellowship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are economics internships for high school students?
- Economics Internships for High School Students are curated extracurricular listings for high school students interested in economics. Each listing includes eligibility, cost, and deadline details where known, so you can compare options and find the right fit for your college application profile.
- Are any of these internships free?
- Yes — 4 of the 8 internships listed here are free to participate in.
- Can I participate virtually?
- Yes — 4 of the 8 internships listed here offer virtual or online participation.
- Are economics internships good for a college application?
- Yes — economics internships are a common way for high schoolers to show sustained interest and initiative in economics on college applications.
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CaseCatalyst
A fully virtual four-week case competition in which high school teams solve real challenges submitted by partner startups, mentored by university students and consulting professionals, with top teams earning startup internships.
High School Fed Challenge
Teams research an assigned economic theme (2025-26: "economics of music") and write podcast scripts, with top entries published in the Fed's Journal of Future Economists.
Hoover Institution Student Fellowship
Selective fellowship at Stanford's Hoover Institution where students work with scholars on economic policy research projects.
Lumiere Education – Economics Research Mentorship
Selective 1:1 mentorship program where you design and execute an original research project in economics and produce a paper or similar output.
Polygence – Economics Projects
Online mentorship program where you choose an econ topic (e.g., inequality, macro, development) and build a project such as a paper, data analysis, or policy brief.
Stanford Young Investigators Program
Summer research program at Stanford where high school students work with faculty on economics and social science research projects.
Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP)
4-week paid summer internship where high school juniors and seniors work with companies on real business projects combining economics, marketing, finance, and engineering with mentorship and scholarship.
Young Founders Lab – SF Economics Internships (real roles)
Compilation of specific, real San Francisco economics internships, many of which are paid.
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