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The Mote High School Internship Program provides high school students with a
dynamic, hands-on marine science experience that complements their traditional
academic studies. It’s perfect for students who are excited about marine
biology, curious about Mote’s exhibit animals, interested in ocean
conservation, and ready to participate in a structured research project.
The application process is competitive and the internship requires a significant
commitment of time and energy, but participation has many rewards. Interns become
a valued part of the Mote staff as they assist with marine research, animal
care, and the delivery of our education programs. They are also invited to
participate in special classes, like SCUBA certification and kayaking, and attend
field trips, such as a behind-in-the-scenes tour at Disney’s The Living Seas
and a weekend at Mote’s Tropical Research Laboratory in Summerland Key. Students
may earn volunteer hours for Bright Futures scholarships while assisting with Mote
education programs. Upon completing the internship, students receive college
recommendation letters.
The high school internship is both a learning experience and a work
experience. Interns attend after-school workshops at Mote throughout the school
year (September through May) and commit to volunteer shifts every month either
after-school or on Saturdays. Students spend a minimum of eight hours on-site at
Mote every month, and are asked to meet other participation benchmarks
throughout the year. There is no limit to how much time you can spend at Mote! Interns
chronicle their experience with pictures and posts on their own blog site, and
each one produces an article about their internship for their high school
newspaper.
Ready to Apply?
We’re looking for students entering grades 9-12 who are enthusiastic,
professional, and hard-working. We are hosting two information sessions
at Mote for students and their parents. Join us for a short presentation and Q&A session at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 13 or on Wednesday, May 6. RSVP to amy@mote.org required.
Applications are due Friday, May 22, at 5
p.m. We may choose to interview our top candidates and will accept
15 students into the 2009-2010 internship program. Accepted students will be
notified on July 1 and the course fee ($250) is due on July 15. The program
will begin with an orientation during the last week of August.
Before you apply, we ask you to carefully consider with your family your
ability to make a long-term time commitment to Mote and your access to
consistent transportation to our facility.
To apply, please complete the High School Internship Application (Word) (PDF), which asks
for the following materials.
- Student
& Parent Contact Information
- Three
Short Essays
- Extracurricular
Activities
- Two Recommendation
Forms Recommendation forms should be
completed by someone who knows you well, such as a teacher, academic
advisor, extracurricular activity supervisor, or work supervisor. Recommendations
from family members will not be considered. Recommendation forms should be
treated as confidential and submitted in sealed envelopes.
- Official
School Transcripts Home school
students should provide the most official grade documentation that is
available.
Interns who successfully complete the Internship Program may be invited to apply to the Alumni Internship Program, another year-long program during which they will work together as a team to conduct a Mote marine science research project.
Already an Intern?
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Students entering
Grades 9-12
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Full Year
September - May
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$250 Course Fee
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