NASA's official Pathways program: paid internships, recent-graduate placements and fellowships across every NASA centre, with conversion to permanent federal roles for students who complete the program.
From the site: Spring 2027 Pathways Internship applications will open on September 21, 2026, and close on September 25, 2026. Spring 2027 internships will begin January 25,
Why I recommend it: Federal hiring runs on its own calendar — Pathways openings post on USAJOBS in short windows, so check this page monthly rather than once.
Foundation working to close gaps of access, achievement, and opportunity for underrepresented communities in tech, funding equitable tech policy initiatives.
In plain terms: This organization works to remove barriers and increase diversity in the technology industry. You can explore STEM programs for students of color, read research on tech equity, and learn about early-stage startup funding.
Why I recommend it: Their research explains the leaky tech pipeline — and they fund fixes for it.