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Each spring, eleventh grade students will have the option to apply for a two-week in-person internship placement for summer. Internships will provide highly motivated rising high school seniors hands-on opportunities in their desired field. Internships are designed to provide valuable work experience for students as they explore career options. Depending on the nature of the work, some positions will be more hands-on while others are more observation. In some cases, an intern will follow the direction of one employee for the full two weeks. In others, students have to opportunity to rotate among different departments. Employers determine what makes the most sense for their company.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Student should be a current 11th grade student who lives or attends school within Montgomery County, Texas
Student should be in good academic standing
Student should submit all application materials and non-refundable $20 application fee as instructed by April 2, 2026
*Application fee-reduction waivers are available. Speak with your College and Career Counselor for more information.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
All application materials must be submitted online by April 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Only complete applications will be considered for internship placement.
A complete application includes all of the following.
1. Online application form submitted by the deadline. Interns are not matched on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to submit applications closer to the deadline to ensure their choices are a good fit by interest. New internship job descriptions will be added into April.
2. Signed Parental Acknowledgement and Release
3. A typed resume (A sample is included, but other formats may be used. Please do not include a photo on the resume.)
4. An unofficial school transcript - EfTA will get this from your school
5. A recommendation form from a teacher/adult non-family member who is familiar with the applicant’s work. Applicants should send this teacher recommendation form link to the recommender. (Applicants are encouraged to reach out to their recommenders at least two weeks before the deadline. This allows time for a recommender to write thoughtful, high-quality responses on their behalf.)
6. A one to two page, double-spaced, typed essay
7. $20 non-refundable application fee due at submission
8. Completion of a four-hour volunteer shift at an EfTA IRONMAN station during the IRONMAN Texas on April 18, 2026. Applicants MUST volunteer at one of the following stations listed below. (Other stations not listed below will not meet the requirement.) Scroll down for full details on the IRONMAN volunteer requirement.
Program Requirements Once Accepted
Program Requirements Once Accepted
Students who have applied will receive an email stating whether they have been placed in an internship or are on the waitlist.
Students matched with internships should:
1. Attend a mandatory in-person orientation.
2. Set up an interview with the internship host and submit a signed Mentor/Intern Contract before internship begins.
3. Complete an online interest inventory assessment (link will be provided once accepted).
4. Attend one of the required online interview workshops.
5. Complete the full 80 hours of the in-person internship.
6. Submit a one-page reflection essay about the overall program experience (questions to answer will be provided).
7. Complete an end of program survey.
The 2026 Student Internship Program Application is now closed for Summer 2026. All applicants have been emailed with further details about their placements or waitlist status.
The 2026 Student Internship Program Application is now closed for Summer 2026. All applicants have been emailed with further details about their placements or waitlist status.
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Volunteering
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Volunteering
4/20/26 Update - Applicants that did not complete an EfTA-approved IRONMAN shift will need to contact Ms. Ouellette at aouellette@efta-us.org or their application will be considered incomplete.
Every student applying for the EfTA Student Internship Program is required to sign up for an approved four-hour volunteer shift. IRONMAN volunteer hours outside of the approved station list will NOT be accepted as the volunteer requirement for this program.
For additional questions about the EfTA Student Internship Program, please contact the EfTA office at 936.271.6150.
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