ASPIRE program offers summer engineering camp and internship opportunities for Native students
Summer camps include lodging and meals while the 2026 internship offers $670 a week
United Tribes Technical College is accepting applications for its ASPIRE programs, which provide engineering-focused learning opportunities for students through summer camps and an undergraduate internship, according to program materials.
The ASPIRE Summer Camp offers hands-on engineering experiences for youth and is free to attend, with housing, travel and food provided, according to program materials. Camp sessions are scheduled July 19–24 for students ages 16 and older and Aug. 2–7 for students ages 13–15.
The 2026 ASPIRE Academy undergraduate internship will run May 17 through July 10 and offers students opportunities to earn college credit, tour engineering labs and industries across the state and work with experts from national laboratories, according to program materials. Participants receive a weekly stipend of $670 and housing, travel and food support. Applications for the internship are due April 3, according to program materials.
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