The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer.

SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

SEAP is a competitive program with around 300 placements in more than 38 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.

The goals of SEAP are to encourage participating students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further their education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and to make them aware of DoN research and technology efforts, which can lead to employment within the DoN.

SEAP provided competitive research internships to over 265 high school students this year. Participating students spend eight weeks during the summer doing research at 25 DoN laboratories.

• High school students who have completed at least Grade 9 (See exceptions below)
• Must be currently enrolled in high school (but may be taking college level classes for college credit)
• Graduating seniors are eligible to apply
• Must be 16 years of age or older by the internship start date to participate (See exceptions below)
• Solely U.S. Citizens (See exceptions below)

Exceptions:

• Students should check individual lab pages for eligibility as some labs make exceptions for the following:
  • Grade minimum
  • Age minimum
  • Permanent Residents and Dual Citizens

Additional Requirements:

• Students must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Students must be 16 years of age as of March 1st and a current 10th grade student when applying.
• Students must be able to drive on base or have adequate transportation to and from the base.*
• Students under the age of 18 should be able to pass a background check (T1 Clearance).
• Students over the age of 18 should be able to obtain a security clearance (T3 Clearance).

• NIWC Atlantic will permit up to two additional drivers to transport students on and off the base.